Low Fat Baked Garlic
Elevate your mealtime with this irresistible Low Fat Baked Garlic recipe—a fragrant, healthy twist on a kitchen classic. Perfectly roasted to creamy perfection, whole garlic bulbs are lightly drizzled with heart-healthy olive oil and seasoned with a hint of salt and pepper, while fresh thyme adds a subtle herbal note. Wrapped in foil, these aromatic bundles bake into a savory, caramelized delight that's as versatile as it is flavorful. Whether you spread the silky cloves on crusty bread or stir them into pastas, soups, or sauces, this fuss-free recipe is low in fat, high in flavor, and undeniably satisfying. With just 10 minutes of prep and minimal ingredients, it’s the ultimate go-to for garlic lovers craving wholesome indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Garlic bulbs
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
While the oven is preheating, prepare the garlic bulbs by cutting off about 1/4 inch from the top of each bulb to expose the cloves.
Place each garlic bulb on its own piece of aluminum foil, large enough to wrap around the bulb completely.
Drizzle each bulb with a small amount of olive oil, ensuring each bulb is lightly coated.
Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the garlic bulbs for seasoning.
Top each bulb with a sprig of fresh thyme.
Wrap each garlic bulb with the aluminum foil, ensuring they are completely enclosed.
Place the foil-wrapped garlic bulbs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the garlic feels soft when pressed.
Remove from the oven and let the garlic bulbs cool slightly before unwrapping.
To serve, squeeze the softened garlic cloves from their skins. Use as a spread, or mix into dishes for added flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
398 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 14.1 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1249 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.6 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 821 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
