Spicy Garlic Croutons
Making your own croutons is much easier than you’d think—and much tastier than store-bought ones, not to mention a great way to use up less-than-fresh bread.
Filed Under: Mediterranean Diet, Vegetarian & Vegan Diet, Dips & Sauces, Vegetarian, Vegan, Quick & Easy, Affordable
Active time
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Ingredients
6 cups of stale or older bread (preferably whole grain), cut into ¾” cubes
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Place olive oil in a large bowl and crush garlic cloves into it. Stir to combine.
- Stir in the bread cubes, using a wooden spoon to coat all with the garlic-oil mixture. Sprinkle over crushed red pepper flakes and sea salt, stirring gently to distribute.
- Spread out on a parchment-lined baking sheet (make sure they aren’t crowded, or they won’t get brown) and bake until browned to your liking.
- Cool completely and use to top your favorite salads or soups. Croutons will keep for 1 week in a sealed container.
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Nutrition
Calories: 135Protein: 4 grams
Fat: 5 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 gram
Carbohydrates: 17 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Sodium: 402 mg.
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