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golden brown vegan croutons in white bowl

Homemade Vegan Croutons Recipe

Make crunchy homemade vegan croutons that go with just about anything in under an hour!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 serving
Calories 261 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • large bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • rubber spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf day old crusty bread 16 to 20oz
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil use 1/4 to 1/3 cup depending on loaf size
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prep Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Prepare Bread

  • Slice bread into bite-sized pieces. Add bread cubes to a large bowl. 

Step 3: Season and Coat

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, salt, and pepper. For extra cheesy flavor, add nutritional yeast. For more garlic and herb Italian flavor add your favorite Italian seasoning such as garlic powder, oregano, basil, or thyme. 
    Pour the seasoned oil mixture over the bread pieces and toss until the bread is evenly coated.

Step 4: Bake

  • Spread coated bread cubes in a single layer evenly over a parchment paper-lined large baking sheet.
    In a pre-heated oven (350 degrees F), bake croutons for 30min until a toasty golden brown color. Give the croutons a flip and stir with a spatula every 10 minutes or so.

Step 5: Cool and Store

  • Let the croutons cool for 5-10 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 789mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 0.5IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 3mg
Keyword 5-ingredient
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