Ingredients

  • 2 large heads garlic, unpeeled
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 c. plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1 (7 oz.) jar diced sweet red pepper in water, drained
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • dash of onion powder
  • 1 (8 oz.) carton nonfat sour cream alternative

Method

  • Gently peel outer skins from garlic; cut off top one-fourth of each head and discard.
  • Place garlic, cut side up, in center of a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil; drizzle with olive oil.
  • Fold aluminum foil over garlic, sealing tightly.
  • Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until garlic is soft.
  • Remove from oven; let cool completely.
  • Remove and discard papery skin from garlic.
  • Scoop out soft garlic with a spoon; set garlic aside.
  • Spoon yogurt onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness.
  • Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Scrape yogurt into container of an electric blender, using a rubber spatula.
  • Add reserved garlic, red pepper, ground pepper, salt and onion powder; cover and process on high speed 1 minute or until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Spoon mixture into a serving bowl and stir in sour cream.
  • Serve with fresh raw vegetables or steamed shrimp.