Quick Garlic Croutons
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- Served Person: Makes 2 1/2 cups/150 g
- pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- nine 1/2-in/12-mm slices of a large baguette or 12 slices of a thin baguette
- 1 1/4 tsp crushed garlic
Preparation Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat it to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Toast the baguette slices very lightly in a traditional toaster or toaster oven. Allow to cool. Mix the oil, garlic, and salt together in a small bowl. With a pastry brush, brush both sides of the toast with this mixture, and then cut the slices into 1/2-in/12-mm cubes. Transfer the cubes to a rimmed baking sheet and bake until they are golden brown and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes, turning once. Allow to cool completely before using. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 1/4 cup/15 g: Calories: 70, Fat: 3.5g, Carbs: 8g, Protein: 2g, Sodium: 90mg Nutritional analysis provided by Chronicle Books Reprinted with permission from Straight from the Earth: Irresistible Vegan Recipes for Everyone by Myra Goodman, Marea Goodman. Copyright © 2014 by Myra Goodman, Marea Goodman. Published by Chronicle Books. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
Preparation Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat it to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Toast the baguette slices very lightly in a traditional toaster or toaster oven. Allow to cool. Mix the oil, garlic, and salt together in a small bowl. With a pastry brush, brush both sides of the toast with this mixture, and then cut the slices into 1/2-in/12-mm cubes. Transfer the cubes to a rimmed baking sheet and bake until they are golden brown and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes, turning once. Allow to cool completely before using. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 1/4 cup/15 g: Calories: 70, Fat: 3.5g, Carbs: 8g, Protein: 2g, Sodium: 90mg Nutritional analysis provided by Chronicle Books Reprinted with permission from Straight from the Earth: Irresistible Vegan Recipes for Everyone by Myra Goodman, Marea Goodman. Copyright © 2014 by Myra Goodman, Marea Goodman. Published by Chronicle Books. All rights reserved. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher.
