Low Sodium Baked Garlic
Elevate your culinary game with this simple yet deeply flavorful recipe for Low Sodium Baked Garlic. Perfect for those seeking heart-healthy and low-sodium alternatives, this dish transforms humble garlic bulbs into tender, caramelized gems with a delightfully mellow sweetness. Draped in olive oil and infused with earthy fresh thyme, the garlic is roasted to perfection, making it ideal for spreading on crusty bread, enhancing soups, or adding a burst of flavor to any dish. Quick to prepare and baked in 45 minutes, this recipe is a must-try for those who love versatile pantry staples with gourmet flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole garlic bulbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Carefully peel away the outer layers of the garlic bulbs, ensuring the individual cloves remain attached at the base.
With a sharp knife, slice off the top of each garlic bulb, exposing the tips of all the cloves inside.
Place the garlic bulbs on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle each bulb with olive oil, ensuring the cloves are well-coated.
Add a sprig of fresh thyme to each bulb, tucking it around the garlic.
Sprinkle the bulbs with freshly ground black pepper.
Wrap each garlic bulb snugly in the foil, ensuring no oil leaks out.
Place the wrapped bulbs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, until the garlic is tender and caramelized.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly, then gently squeeze the soft garlic cloves from their skins.
Serve as a spread, use as a seasoning in recipes, or enjoy as a mild, roasted garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
438 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.7 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 240 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 509 mg | 11% | |
*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.
