Vegan Day: Garlic Purée With Croutons

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Garlic Purée With Croutons

 

Recipe By : The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen, Donna Klein, page 12

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Appetizers And Snacks Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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2 heads garlic -- skins on

separated into cloves

1 cup vegetable broth

preferably Basic Vegetable Broth

OR low-sodium canned

2 cups water

1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

16 pieces baguette -- up to 20

(1/2-inch-thick) -- lightly toasted

 

MAKES 4 TO 6 SERVINGS

 

In Provence, this fragrant and remarkably sweet purée is used on bread like

butter. Often, the intact heads of garlic are roasted in the oven and

served whole for each diner to squeeze onto his or her toasted baguette

rounds, but find the following stovetop method more convenient and equally

delicious. This versatile spread also makes a great topping for grilled

eggplant, a filling for broiled mushrooms, and a thickener for soups or

sauces. If you don't have a food mill press the garlic through a fine mesh

sieve with the back of a large heavy spoon. The recipe easily doubles, but

count on several more minutes of simmering.

 

In a small saucepan, combine the garlic, broth, and water; bring to a boil

over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, briskly for about 1

hour, or until almost all of the liquid has evaporated.

 

Run the garlic and remaining liquid through a food mill; discard

skins. Place the purée in a small mixing bowl and blend well with the oil.

 

Spread about 1/2 teaspoon evenly on each piece of bread and serve at room

temperature.

 

Advance Preparation: The purée can be covered and refrigerated for two to

three days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

 

Cook's Tip: To toast the baguette rounds, reheat the oven to 400F

(205C). Arrange the bread in a single layer on an ungreased light-colored

baking sheet and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 5 minutes or until

lightly toasted.

 

Per serving: Calories 136, Protein 7g, Total Fat 3g, Saturated Fat 0g,

Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrate 22g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Sodium 306mg

 

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