In this article you will learn How to Roast Garlic in the Oven for 1/2 the calories of the average recipe. Roasted garlic recipes traditionally use lots of oil, but it’s just not needed. Sure, if you want to make garlic oil that’s one thing, but if you want to make low calorie roasted garlic spread I’ll show you how to cut calories without changing the flavor.

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 head of garlic
Olive oil spray
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Low Calorie Roasted Garlic

Healthy Roasted Garlic Meal Prep and Storage

Meal Prep: This is such a great meal prep recipe! Just make the garlic and cool. Then place in a glass container and store in the fridge. Add to toast, soups, salad dressings, and as a low calorie sandwich spread all week.
Storage: Will hold for 6 days in the fridge.

Low Calorie Roasted Garlic Recipe

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Low Calorie Roasted Garlic

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This low calorie Oven Roasted Garlic Recipe is easy to make, and so low in calories you'll want to add it to everything!

This roasted garlic bulb makes a wonderful roasted garlic spread, and at just 15 calories you can enjoy this cooked garlic without hurting your diet.

We cut calories with the help of olive oil spray, and the use of an oven safe ramekin (if you don't have one, we will supply you with foil directions too!) We were able to cut 100's of calories without changing the flavor or consistency.

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 1

Cooling Time: 10

Total Time 1 13

Course Appetizer, ingredient, seasoning, Side Dish, topping

Cuisine American, French, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 15 kcal

Equipment

Foil

Ingredients

1 head of garlic
Olive oil spray
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°
Cut the top 1/3 off the garlic head so the cloves are exposed.
Place the garlic head in an oven safe ramekin, spray with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cover tightly with foil.
Roast in the oven for 1 hour, then carefully move the ramekin from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
Carefully remove the foil and discard. And move the garlic clove to a cutting board.
Use a fork to gently pop out the garlic cloves onto the cutting board.
You can use the same fork to smash the cloves into a roasted garlic spread, or you can place the cooked garlic cloves into a glass container, cover and refrigerate for later. Will hold in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Directions Without Ramekin:

Cut off a 2-foot piece of foil and place the prepared garlic clove in the center.
Spray with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Wrap the foil around the garlic clove to make a loose but well sealed packet, and place on a baking sheet or casserole dish.
Roast for 1 hour and continue with directions above.

Nutrition

Serving: 3clovesCalories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 3.1gProtein: 0.6gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 292mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gCalcium: 17mgIron: 0mg

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Hi, my name is Audrey Johns and I am a 4 time best selling cookbook author! All 4 of my low calorie cookbooks are published by HarperCollins (the oldest publishing house in the US!) and have been featured on prominent TV shows like The Today Show, Rachael Ray and The Doctors. I am a low calorie and healthy recipe authority and my delicious recipes are tried and loved by thousands of readers.

After a one year 150 pound weight loss (and I’ve kept it off for 13 years!) I started sharing all of my low calorie recipes with the world. They are always all-natural and geared around weight loss and weight management. I have even made some of these recipes with my Biggest Loser pal Bob Harper! Check out my weight loss story, my best selling cookbooks, and my numerous TV appearances by clicking here.