Roasted Garlic

Who doesn't love garlic bread? The trouble is, it's usually chock-full of artery clogging saturated fat. You can make your own healthier, low fat version by simply roasting a head of garlic and spreading the pulp on a whole grain baguette. Here's how:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees
• Take two heads of garlic and remove the papery outer layer
• Slice approximately half an inch off the top of each head to expose the cluster of cloves
• Place garlic, cut side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet or in a baking dish
• Drizzle 1 teaspoon of extra virgin oil on top of each head of garlic
• Bring up sides of foil and seal the garlic, or, if using a baking dish, cover it
• Roast for 40-45 minutes
• Allow to cool, then separate cloves and squeeze them to make a pulp. Mash until smooth.
• Spread pulp on warmed or toasted baguette

For a creamier texture, you could blend garlic pulp with some softened fat-free cream cheese.

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