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Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, homemade herby croutons.

Homemade Croutons

True, this is not low carb, but the rosemary and basil are aromatic and delicious.  If you’re allowed some carbs on a low-carb diet, these would be worth it… but forewarning, it might be hard to just have a few. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups
Calories 168.13 kcal

Equipment

  • Large, rimmed baking sheet
  • Serrated knife
  • cutting board
  • Spice grinder, helpful if you have one

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups day-old bread, cubed (not more than 1" dice)
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspooon roasted garlic powder, see Notes
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika, not smoked
  • 1/3-1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • If you have a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, grind the parsley, basil, and rosemary to a finer consistency. If you do not have either, crush the rosemary in the palm of your hand. Alternatively you can use a meat mallet – put your herbs in a plastic baggie and place on a cutting board (not directly on your counter) and gently pound.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. If desired, line the baking sheet with foil for easy clean up. No need to spray with non-stick product like Pam.
  • Place all seasonings in a small bowl and combine well.
  • Place cubed bread into a large bowl and sprinkle half of the herbs over and toss. Add other half of herbs and toss again.
  • Drizzle a couple of tablespoons of the oil evenly over the bread cubes. Toss well, trying to disperse the ingredients as well as possible. Drizzle a couple more tablespoons of oil over the bread and toss again. Drizzle last of oil and toss once more. Taste for seasoning, especially salt, and add more if desired.
  • Pour bread cubes onto the baking sheet and space evenly.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, using a spatula, gently toss the croutons. Place the pan back into the oven for another 7-10 minutes, depending how hot your oven gets. Remove one crouton from the pan, allow it to cool and taste. I like mine just ever so slightly soft in the center, so mine were perfect at 20 minutes. If you prefer more browning, and crispier on the inside, bake for another 4 to 5 minutes and check again.
  • Allow to completely cool on the baking sheet then store in an airtight container. Store the croutons for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Croutons
Amount per Serving
Calories
168.13
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
10.89
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.53
g
10
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7.12
g
Sodium
 
375.05
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
51.87
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
14.68
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1.35
g
6
%
Sugar
 
1.75
g
2
%
Protein
 
3.29
g
7
%
Vitamin C
 
0.15
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
41.16
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1.26
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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