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Healthy Homemade Garlic Bread

A simple, healthy and flavourful Indian-style garlic bread made with whole wheat bread, fresh garlic and herbs. Perfect for snacks or sides.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Ready In 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 pieces
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian Fusion
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 slices Whole wheat bread
  • 1 tbsp Butter (softened) use low-fat for a healthier option
  • 3 cloves Garlic (finely minced)
  • 1 tsp Mixed herbs or oregano
  • 1 tbsp Fresh coriander or parsley (finely chopped)
  • 1 pinch Salt adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Oven or Stove-top Tawa

Method
 

  1. Mix softened butter, minced garlic, herbs, coriander and salt in a small bowl to make a smooth garlic spread.
  2. Spread the garlic mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice.
  3. To bake: Preheat oven to 180°C and bake for 8-10 minutes until crisp. To cook on tawa: Place bread on hot tawa, cover and cook on low flame for 3-4 minutes until edges turn golden.
  4. Slice and serve hot with soup or as a healthy evening snack.

Notes

You can add a light sprinkle of mozzarella for kids. Using whole wheat bread improves fibre and keeps the recipe healthier.