When is Garlic in Season?
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Fresh garlic is a series of sections called cloves that form a bulb and grows underground. Fresh garlic bulbs can be stored unpeeled in a cool, dry place for about a month. Garlic can be added to sauces, marinades, dressings, dips, and hummus.
Fun fact: Garlic is considered a vegetable, but it is not eaten by itself like other vegetables.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Garlic Recipes, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Discover Foods: Garlic. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Garlic Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 22.9MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University Extension.
Additional Resources
- Garlic Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®.
- Garlic. FoodSmart Colorado. Colorado State University Extension.
- From Garden to Table: Garlic (PDF, 633KB). North Dakota State University Extension Service.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Garlic Ginger Ramen Beef. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- New Crispy Tofu Sandwich. SNAP-Ed. AZ Health Zone.
- White Bean Basil Chicken Chili. SNAP-Ed. Cooking Matters.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Garlic. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Garlic. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 garlic clove ( 3g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 4 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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N/A - data is not available Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display |
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