National Garlic Day is coming up. Garlic has many medicinal purposes, as it has antibacterial properties and fights a cold. It can also lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
The pungent root is also called the stinking rose. While it can leave your breath wanting, it is wonderful in dishes. And, as Rachael Ray always points out, if everyone eats the meal, then no one will notice!
Today, we’re sharing four low-carb recipes where garlic is the star of the show so you can celebrate the root in style!
This is a bold and creamy garlic sauce that is perfect on meats and breads. It’s a condiment that is perfect for parties because while it’s usually meant for topping meat, it’s also perfect as a dip with raw veggies, excellent in the place of mayonnaise. This recipe is more about the technique than the ingredients. It’s such a simple dish. But, making sure the emulsion doesn’t split is more difficult. The recipe can be made with an immersion blender, but that’s more likely to split. A food processor is more forgiving. A serving has 127 calories, 8.8 grams of carbs and 14 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
Cloud bread is also called oopsie bread, as it’s Dr. Atkins’ Revolution Rolls, but with cream cheese in the place of cottage cheese. This recipe reinvents the cloud bread into garlic cloud bread for a delicious treat that is all flavor and no worry! This can easily be enjoyed as part of a healthy diet. A serving has 129 calories, one gram of carbs and 11 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We’re big fans of cauliflower rice. It’s excellent at sucking up sauces and is a great side whenever you want rice. The drawback of cauliflower rice is the same as white rice — it’s boring on its own. This version made with garlic, kale, onion and lemon juice is packed with flavor. It’s a tasty side, looking for a main dish rather than being something to soak up gravy! A serving has 78 calories, eight grams of carbs and five grams of fat. Get the recipe.
The center of this dish is 30 cloves of garlic that are first roasted so the flavor becomes deep and caramelized. It’s a soup full of spices and strong flavors. As it’s made with turmeric, cumin, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice, people praise it as being anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and good for the gut. It’s made with great ingredients, and they can be highly beneficial. A serving has 236 calories, 11 grams of carbs, one gram of fiber and 21 grams of fat. Get the recipe.
We hope you enjoy all of these recipes. They'll make celebrating garlic a (pungent) breeze!
