30 Recipes for Garlic Lovers
From garlic butter to chicken, pasta and potato recipes, garlic lovers will definitely want to get their hands on these dishes!
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Garlic Bread
From the Recipe Creator:
Ever wonder how to make garlic bread? This homemade garlic bread is the answer! Minced fresh garlic is key to these flavor-packed crusty slices, which our big family would snap up before they even had a chance to cool. —Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 258 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Garlic Chicken
From the Recipe Creator:
The key to this savory chicken is the combination of garlic, fresh rosemary and thyme. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or crusty Italian bread. —Jan Valdez, Lombard, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken thigh with 2 tablespoons cooking juices: 203 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Garlic Broccoli
From the Recipe Creator:
My kids love broccoli, especially with lots of garlic. This recipe is wonderful for a special occasion, but it’s so quick that I usually fix it once a week in our home. Everyone gobbles it up. —Caramia Sommers, Oswego, New York
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 53 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Garlic Butter Shrimp
From the Recipe Creator:
Aromatics and lemon lend pleasant flavor to this garlic butter shrimp recipe. I like to serve it over wild rice mix from a box. —Sheryll Hughes-Smith, Brandon, Mississippi
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked shrimp: 203 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 226mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 19g protein.
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Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes
From the Recipe Creator:
Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in these comforting spuds. Simply mash, mix and let them warm in the slow cooker. —Frieda Bliesner, McAllen, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 341 calories, 24g fat (15g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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Garlic Parmesan Wings
From the Recipe Creator:
Take a bite out of these perfectly seasoned chicken wings. Golden brown and crispy, the skin is flavored with garlic powder, parmesan cheese and herby parsley. Enhance the flavors by dipping it in a garlic parmesan or sriracha mayo sauce, or stick to the classics like bleu cheese and ranch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 91 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 244mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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Garlic Butter Steak Bites
From the Recipe Creator:
It takes only a few minutes to enhance a simple sirloin steak. This recipe uses not one but two forms of garlic to really make those flavors shine. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked beef: 281 calories, 20g fat (10g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 439mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein.
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Garlic Knots
From the Recipe Creator:
These novel garlic knots are handy because they can be made ahead of time and reheated when needed. —Jane Paschke, University Park, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 46 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Lemon Garlic Salmon
From the Recipe Creator:
The salmon bakes up tender and moist and the blended ingredients enhance the flavor of this delicious lemon garlic salmon. —Deborah Oedekoven, Spearfish, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 fillet: 361 calories, 25g fat (7g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 232mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein.
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Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
From the Recipe Creator:
My roommate and I used to make garlicky Brussels sprouts at least twice a week. Now I make them as a healthy side for all sorts of occasions. —Katherine Moore-Colasurd, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 69 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
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Creamy Garlic Chicken
From the Recipe Creator:
Garlic lovers will savor every bite of this skillet chicken breast dish. If there are leftovers, note that the flavor intensifies as it sits. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 chicken breast half with 1/3 cup sauce: 589 calories, 41g fat (21g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 435mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 41g protein.
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Garlic Spaghetti
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this family-favorite garlic spaghetti—or spaghetti aglio e olio—at least a couple of times a month. It's wonderful with a salad and fresh Italian bread. Add red pepper flakes to give it a bit of heat or finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. —Jackie Messina, Chardon, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 398 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 521mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
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Honey Garlic Green Beans
From the Recipe Creator:
Green beans are a reliable standby, but they can seem ordinary on their own. Just a couple of extra ingredients give them a sweet and salty attitude. This is definitely my family's favorite way to enjoy them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 72 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch.
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Garlic-Ginger Turkey Tenderloins
From the Recipe Creator:
This good-for-you entree can be on your dinner plates quicker than Chinese takeout—and for a lot less money! Ginger and brown sugar flavor the sauce that spices up the turkey as it bakes. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
4 ounces cooked turkey with 2 tablespoons sauce : 212 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 639mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch.
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Garlic Soup
From the Recipe Creator:
Creamy soup is comforting on a cold day, but one made with mellow and rich roasted garlic somehow hits the spot in a way that many other soups don’t. A tablespoon of sherry is optional, but definitely upgrades the flavor. Use a dry sherry, not a cooking sherry, because those are packed with unneeded salt. —Megan Taylor, Greenfield, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 286 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 1367mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Garlic Dip
From the Recipe Creator:
'I've been making this dip for years, and now my grown daughters fix it for their families,' says Jauneen Hosking of Waterford, Wisconsin. 'My mom makes it, too, and her motto is, 'You can never have too much garlic.''
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 89 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Spicy Pickled Garlic
From the Recipe Creator:
Pickled garlic is a delicious condiment for the garlic lover on your list. You'll be pleasantly surprised how pickling mellows out the garlic, making it a tasty sandwich topper. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 garlic clove: 5 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 30mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Chicken with Garlic Sauce
From the Recipe Creator:
Chicken with garlic sauce is a popular dish on Chinese takeout menus. This version is so easy you can have it ready on your dinner table in less time than it takes for delivery. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 339 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 1008mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 38g protein.
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Pasta and Veggies in Garlic Sauce
From the Recipe Creator:
Big garlic flavor and a little heat from red pepper flakes help perk up this fresh-tasting pasta dish. It’s wonderful with chicken and beef entrees. —Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 370 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 432mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.
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Garlic Aioli
From the Recipe Creator:
Aioli is more than just adding garlic to store-bought mayo. This homemade recipe emulsifies oil into egg yolk and mashed garlic for a rich, creamy, tangy sauce. —Lauren Grant, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
About 2 tablespoons: 180 calories, 20g fat (2g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 76mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Lucy Wang’s Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp
From the Recipe Creator:
Served right in a pineapple, this crispy, buttery, garlicky shrimp bowl will take you to a tropical island. —Lucy Wang, Los Angeles, California
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Lemon & Garlic New Potatoes
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a simplified version of a dish my Costa Rican host sister used to make when I was in the Peace Corps. It has become a favorite side dish at my house. —Katie Bartle, Parkville, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 166 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
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Chive Garlic Butter
From the Recipe Creator:
Looking for a way to dress up ordinary bread or dinner rolls? Set out a bowl of this creamy garlic butter!—Susan Stetzel, Gainesville, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 tablespoon: 113 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Garlic Herbed Beef Tenderloin
From the Recipe Creator:
You don't need much seasoning to add flavor to this tender beef roast. The mild blend of rosemary, basil and garlic does the trick. —Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
3 ounces cooked beef: 198 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat.
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Tomato-Garlic Lentil Bowls
From the Recipe Creator:
An Ethiopian recipe inspired this feel-good dinner that's tangy, creamy and packed with hearty comfort. —Rachael Cushing, Portland, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 294 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 419mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
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Cream Sauce for Pasta
From the Recipe Creator:
This beautiful pasta is well coated with a delicious garlic-cream sauce. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main dish. —Amy Sauser, Omaha, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 358 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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Honey Garlic Ribs
From the Recipe Creator:
When you want a more 'meaty' appetizer for your holiday buffet, reach for these finger-licking-good ribs!
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 244 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.
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Lemon Garlic Mushrooms
From the Recipe Creator:
I baste whole mushrooms with a lemony sauce to prepare this simple side dish. Using skewers or a basket makes it easy to turn them as they grill to perfection. —Diane Hixon, Niceville, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 94 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
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Linguine with Fried Eggs and Garlic
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe is perfect for those nights when you want something quick, savory and healthy for your family. Even when the cupboard is bare, there are usually a couple of eggs and some cloves of garlic to work with. —E. Gelesky, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 492 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 260mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
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Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes
From the Recipe Creator:
Potatoes are among our favorite side dishes. This version take sa little effort, but you can save time by boiling the spuds ahead of time. The night you want them for dinner, just crisp them up with garlic and Parmesan cheese. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
3 smashed potatoes: 354 calories, 22g fat (5g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
