Whole-Wheat Skillet Croutons

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From EatingWell:  February/March 2006

Forget the salty, greasy croutons from the store. Keep these around for salads and soups.

4 servings | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 slices whole-wheat country bread
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Pinch of thyme

Preparation

1. Rub bread with garlic. Cube the bread.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bread cubes and cook, stirring often, until crispy. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and thyme.

Nutrition

Per serving : 197 Calories; 11 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 8 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 19 g Carbohydrates; 3 g Protein; 1 g Fiber; 491 mg Sodium; 3 mg Potassium

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 fat