National Crouton Day: 5 non-salad ways to celebrate this occasion
The US celebrates National Crouton Day on May 13 every year to honor those tasty bits of bread that can make your tomato soup even more appetizing. Usually seasoned with garlic or salt, these crunchy pieces of deliciousness can be used not only in salads but also in a host of other foods. Seize the moment with these five recipes.
Crunchy parsley croutons
It's easy to make crunchy parsley croutons and you can use this dish as a side snack to serve your guests. Also, it takes only 10 minutes to make. All you have to do is, grab a few pieces of bread and cut them into small cubes. Now cook them in a frying pan and add a few sprigs of parsley. Season it well.
Tortilla croutons
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Now toss some oil on a few tortilla wraps, season them well with salt and black pepper, and then bake for 10 to 12 minutes. In the meantime, prepare a stuffing of tomatoes, onions, kidney beans, avocado, croutons, and lemon juice. Place it on the tortilla, layer it with mayonnaise, wrap it, and enjoy.
Baked chicken with garlic croutons
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Cut chicken breasts in half, season well with salt and black pepper, and fry it on both sides in a pan greased with oil. Now grab an oven-safe dish and place the chicken, followed by tomato puree, cherry tomatoes, and croutons. Sprinkle some garlic and oregano, and bake it for 15 minutes.
Tomato soup with croutons
Cut tomatoes, onions, garlic, carrots, and fresh basil leaves. Top it with seasonings including salt, dried oregano, and black pepper, and then add olive oil. Roast this for 30-40 minutes, pour it into a blender, and blend until you get a smooth puree. Cut bread into cubes, fry, and put it in the puree. Cook for 10 minutes and serve.
Spiced croutons
Want to binge on a quick and delicious snack that can satiate your hunger pangs? Well, here's presenting spiced croutons! All you have to do is, take a few bread slices and cut them into small cubes. Toss them in oil and fry until they turn crunchy and golden brown. Season with salt, black pepper, red chili powder, and oregano.
