Baked Baguette with Lemon-Garlic Butter

Vegetarian
Baked Baguette with Lemon-Garlic Butter
45 min.
6
168kcal

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Imagine the mouthwatering aroma of freshly baked baguette enveloped in the rich notes of lemon and garlic. Our Baked Baguette with Lemon-Garlic Butter is the perfect appetizer or side dish that delights the senses and elevates any meal. This simple yet elegant recipe is bound to impress your guests or simply treat yourself to a delightful culinary experience.

The creamy, zesty lemon-garlic butter is the star of this dish. Its harmonious blend of fresh parsley, pressed garlic, and aromatic lemon peel creates a flavor explosion that perfectly complements the warm, crusty baguette. Not only is this recipe vegetarian-friendly, but it also boasts a delightful calorie count of 168 kcal per serving, making it an indulgent yet guilt-free pleasure.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is user-friendly for cooks of all skill levels. You can easily prepare it ahead of time and have it on standby, perfect for unexpected guests or a cozy family dinner. Once your baguette has spent its time in the oven, it emerges golden and inviting, offering a wonderful warm center that lovingly cradles the velvety butter.

Gather your ingredients, set your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will have everyone clamoring for the recipe. Whether served alongside a hearty soup or as a standalone snack, this Baked Baguette with Lemon-Garlic Butter will surely become a treasured favorite in your home!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter room temperature
  • slices bread 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove pressed
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Mix butter, chopped parsley, garlic and grated lemon peel in small bowl to blend. Season lemon-garlic butter to taste with salt and pepper.
  2. Spread evenly over 1 side of each bread slice. Reassemble bread slices; wrap in foil.
  3. Place on baking sheet. (Can be made 8 hours ahead; chill.)
  4. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  5. Bake bread until heated through, about 20 minutes; serve bread warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories168kcal
Protein3.4%
Fat82.15%
Carbs14.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.08
Glycemic Load
4.43
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
3.4639130701189%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.87mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.22mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:167.52kcal
8.38%
Fat:15.62g
24.03%
Saturated Fat:9.78g
61.14%
Carbohydrates:6.18g
2.06%
Net Carbohydrates:5.84g
2.12%
Sugar:0.54g
0.6%
Cholesterol:40.67mg
13.56%
Sodium:186.87mg
8.12%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.45g
2.91%
Vitamin K:23.29µg
22.18%
Vitamin A:585.35IU
11.71%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.4%
Selenium:3.46µg
4.94%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.16%
Folate:15.8µg
3.95%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.25%
Vitamin C:2.67mg
3.24%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.16%
Iron:0.53mg
2.95%
Vitamin B3:0.55mg
2.76%
Phosphorus:18.85mg
1.88%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.62%
Calcium:15.09mg
1.51%
Fiber:0.35g
1.38%
Magnesium:4.88mg
1.22%
Copper:0.02mg
1.15%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious