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Basic Croutons Recipe
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Basic Croutons Recipe

6 ingredients 4 to 6 servings openrecipes
Basic Croutons Recipe

This basic crouton recipe is a perfect topping for any salad or soup in need of a little pizazz.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

698
Calories
14g
Protein
27g
Fat
100g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Thyme 1 tsp dried (1.4g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

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

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • 3 cups large-dice crusty bread (from about 3 [1/2-inch] slices)
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme (optional)

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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