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Garlic Bread

Here's proof that simpler is better. For a delightful variation that goes well with roasted pork or turkey, substitute crumbled dried sage leaves for the oregano.

Courses: Breads
Serves: 12 people

Recipe Ingredients

4 tablespoons 60mlExtra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons 30mlUnsalted margarine or butter - melted
2   Garlic cloves - minced
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlDried oregano
1/4 teaspoon 1.3mlSeasoned salt
1   Loaf Italian or French bread - (1 lb) - cut into
  Twenty-four 1/2" slices

Recipe Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

In a small bowl, combine the oil, butter, garlic, oregano, and salt. Brush the mixture on one side of each bread slice, then press the slices back together to form a loaf. Wrap the loaf in foil and bake until hot in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.

This recipe yields 12 servings. Serving size: 2 slices.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 148; Calories from Fat 58; Total Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 258mg; Carbohydrate 19g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Sugars 0g; Protein 4g.

Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

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