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By Monica              72 croutons;8 servin

These easy croutons use whole grain bread and replace butter with olive oil, for a much healthier recipe than traditional croutons.  These spicy croutons are good as a substitute for tortilla chips in a taco salad. Try them sprinkled on corn chowder, bean soups, and chili.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dry taco seasoning, store-bought or homemade (recipe at www.theyummylife.com/recipes/76)
• half of a 1-lb loaf whole grain bread, cut in 1" cubes; may also use stale, leftover bread (approx. 5 cups of bread cubes total)
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In large bowl, add olive oil and taco seasoning; stir to combine. Microwave at full power for 20 seconds. Add bread cubes and toss until evenly coated with seasoned oil. Add cheese and toss again. Pour onto baking sheet and spread in single layer. Bake for 20-30 minutes, until toasted and browned; stir half way through; will get crispier as they cool. Serve over salad or soup. Store in airtight container for 1-2 days. Freeze after that.

If croutons lose crispness after storing or freezing, return to 325 degree oven for 10 minutes to restore crunchy texture.


Nutritional Info. for 1 serving (approx. nine 1-inch croutons): calories 99; fat 2.4g; carbs 16.5g; fiber 2g;protein 4 g;
Weight Watchers PointsPlus = 3 points

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