| Caloric Content | 149 kcal. |
|---|---|
| Proteins | 7 g. |
| Fats | 1 g. |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g. |
| Boil | 0 min. |
| Fry | 2 min. |
| Stew | 0 min. |
| Bake | 25 min. |
It is a herbaceous plant and a popular vegetable. The solid bulb (head) contains several separate cloves covered with thin skin. Garlic has a sharp taste with a characteristic pungent smell. Contains phytoncides, essential oils, vitamins B, C, P, D, sodium, calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, as well as the powerful antioxidant selenium. Has bactericidal and antimicrobial properties. Both garlic cloves and green leaves are used in cooking. Leaves are added to salads or pickled. Garlic cloves are usually used raw. They are added to salads, appetizers, sandwiches, soups, side dishes, main courses. Garlic can be combined with almost any product. It can also be dried or marinated. Garlic is even used in making cookies. To get rid of garlic breath, it's enough to chew coffee beans, parsley leaves, cardamom seeds, or cinnamon. The average weight of one garlic head is 50 grams.
