Whole-Grain Croutons
Post date
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 15:30
Source of Recipe
Whole Foods
Serves/Makes/Yields
2 cups (8 to 10 servings)
Recipe Description
Toss these easy homemade croutons in salads, sprinkle over soups and stews or fold into hot scrambled eggs and omelets.
Ingredients
3 slices whole grain sandwich bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary or oregano
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl and then spread out in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- Bake, tossing every few minutes, until golden brown and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes; set aside to let cool.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (about 1oz/20g-wt.): 70 calories (20 from fat), 2.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 9g total carbohydrate (2g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 2g protein
Type of Meal