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Homemade Croutons
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Homemade Croutons

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

586
Calories
14g
Protein
15g
Fat
98g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Oregano 1 tsp dried (1.8g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Tarragon 1 tsp dried (0.5g) 2
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 5-6 slices whole grain bread, cut into cubes
  • 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp dried tarragon
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
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Directions

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In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil. Add the bread cubes and toss constantly, on high heat, for five minutes, until the bread has absorbed most of the oil. Turn heat to low, add the garlic and herbs, and fry for 25 minutes, tossing occassionally, until the croutons are browned and crunchy.

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