Whole-Grain Croutons

Recipe Photo: Whole-Grain Croutons
Author
Katie Kambridge
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
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Toss all ingredients together in a large bowl and then spread out in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
  3. 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