Toasted Breadcrumbs

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Toasted Breadcrumbs
45 min.
4
251kcal

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Are you looking to elevate your culinary creations with a simple yet delightful addition? Look no further than toasted breadcrumbs! This versatile ingredient is not only vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free, but it also adds a satisfying crunch and depth of flavor to a variety of dishes. Whether you're topping a creamy pasta, enhancing a fresh salad, or adding texture to a savory casserole, these homemade toasted breadcrumbs are sure to impress.

In just 45 minutes, you can transform a humble loaf of rustic white bread into a golden, crunchy topping that will take your meals to the next level. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity; with just a few ingredients—kosher salt, olive oil, and bread—you can create a deliciously textured element that enhances any dish. Plus, the process of toasting the breadcrumbs in olive oil brings out their natural flavors, making them irresistible.

Not only are these toasted breadcrumbs easy to make, but they can also be prepared in advance, allowing you to save time during busy weeknights or special occasions. With a caloric breakdown that fits well into a balanced diet, you can enjoy the rich taste without the guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to add a touch of gourmet flair to your cooking with this delightful recipe!

Ingredients

  • servings kosher salt 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.3  loaf of rustic bread fresh white good ( or day-old)

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Don't worry aboutmaking the crumbsuniform; there'smore texturalgoodness to behad when thecrumb size varies.Tear about 1/4 of agood loaf of rusticwhite bread (freshor day-old) untilyou've got 2 cups1" crustless breadcrumbs.Pulse ina food processoruntil crumbs arecoarse. Toastcrumbs in about 3tablespoons olive oil ina large skillet overmedium-high heat,tossing frequently,until crunchy andgolden brown,about 5 minutes.Season with koshersalt and let cool ona paper towel-linedplate. DO AHEAD:Breadcrumbs can bemade 1 day ahead.Store airtight atroom temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories251kcal
Protein3.63%
Fat72.98%
Carbs23.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.8747826113325%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:250.8kcal
12.54%
Fat:20.49g
31.53%
Saturated Fat:6.89g
43.03%
Carbohydrates:14.78g
4.93%
Net Carbohydrates:13.79g
5.01%
Sugar:8.75g
9.72%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:299.04mg
13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.29g
4.59%
Vitamin E:1.51mg
10.08%
Vitamin B3:1.27mg
6.37%
Vitamin K:6.32µg
6.02%
Folate:17.84µg
4.46%
Fiber:0.99g
3.96%
Iron:0.65mg
3.64%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.64%
Potassium:61.58mg
1.76%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.5%
Magnesium:4.82mg
1.2%
Phosphorus:10.48mg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious