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Garlicky Datil Zest Croutons

Course Soup
Cuisine Vegetables

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Either tear bread into small pieces for a rustic look, or cut into one-inch slices and then cut into cubes.
  • Chop garlic cloves and place in a microwave safe bowl.
  • Sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon Datil Zest Seasoning Blend. and set aside for a few minutes.
  • Mash the garlic and Datil Zest together with a fork to make a paste.
  • Add the butter to the bowl with the mashed garlic mixture.  Cover bowl and microwave until the butter is fully melted, about 45 seconds.  Stir to incorporate the butter and garlic mixture.
  • Place the bread cubes into a large bowl and drizzle with the butter.  Stir well to coat all surfaces of the bread with the butter mixture.
  • Spread the bread cubes out on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through baking.
  • Remove from the oven when golden and crispy.  Serve with soup or your favorite salad.

Notes

Nutrition Information:  
Serving: 1/4 cup croutons  | Calories: 70 | Carbohydrates: about 15g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20 mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 0mg | Sugar: 0mg | Vitamin A: 4.7% | Vitamin C: 0.4% | Calcium 1% | Iron: 0.2%