Parsley Croutons Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🥦 Recipe Category: Vegetable
🔍 Keywords: Asian, Brunch, < 15 Mins, Stove Top
🍽️ Recipe Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Butter |
| 2 | Canola oil |
| 2 | Fresh parsley |
| Salt | |
| Pepper |
📝 Recipe Instructions
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Trim the crusts from the slices of bread to prepare them for crouton-making.
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Cut each slice into a square or any decorative shape you prefer, ensuring they’re bite-sized and easy to enjoy.
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Heat oil or butter in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat, allowing it to reach a moderate temperature.
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Once the oil is moderately hot, carefully add the bread cubes into the skillet or pan. Make sure not to overcrowd the pan to ensure even browning.
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Cook on moderate heat, stirring continuously, until the croutons are lightly browned all over. This process should take approximately 3-4 minutes, depending on the size of your croutons.
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Remove the croutons from the heat and transfer them to clean paper towels. This will help absorb any excess oil or butter, leaving you with perfectly crispy croutons.
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Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste, ensuring each crouton is seasoned evenly for maximum flavor.
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Chop the fresh parsley finely and place it on a flat plate.
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With utmost care, roll the edges of each crouton in the chopped parsley, coating them evenly with vibrant green goodness.
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Place a parsley leaf in the center of each crouton for an extra burst of freshness and presentation flair.
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Repeat the process for all your croutons, ensuring each one is beautifully adorned with parsley.
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Serve your parsley croutons over your favorite soup for a delightful crunch and burst of herbaceous flavor.
💡 Recipe Notes
- These parsley croutons add a lovely crunch and freshness to any soup or salad.
- Customize the seasoning by adding garlic powder, onion powder, or your favorite herbs and spices to the crouton mixture.
- Store any leftover croutons in an airtight container for up to 3 days, though they’re best enjoyed fresh.
- Experiment with different bread varieties for unique flavors and textures in your croutons.
