Vegan Croutons Recipe

A plateful of golden sourdough croutons.

5 from 1 vote

These homemade vegan croutons turn out great, whether you're using a rustic sourdough or gluten-free sandwich bread. The recipe is oil-free and still creates crispy, golden-brown croutons.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 39.48kcal

Equipment

knife and cutting board bread knife if using unsliced bread
toaster oven or oven
baking sheet parchment, if desired

Ingredients

2 slices bread sourdough, gluten-free, etc. Any thickness
1 clove garlic sliced in half
pinch garlic salt or other salt

Salt-free variation

1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
pinch salt-free seasoning mix optional

Other variations

pinch crushed red pepper
pinch black pepper or pepper blends like lemon pepper
pinch dried herbs any (rosemary, basil, mix)
2 tablespoons fresh herbs chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil extra virgin

Instructions

Use sliced or unsliced bread.
If unsliced: With a serrated bread knife, slice your bread as thick as you'd like your croutons, or use a sliced bread.
Slice your garlic clove in half lengthwise. Rub the cut side of the garlic all over the sliced bread, then immediately sprinkle the salt and any other seasonings (other than lemon juice or fresh herbs) over it.
Chop the bread slices into bite-sized pieces at least ½-inch in size. Place the pieces evenly on a baking sheet (covered in parchment, if desired).
Toaster oven: Toast on a medium-high setting for two pieces of bread.
Oven: Bake at 375 for 15 minutes.
If needed, add additional time until golden.
Note: Larger, thicker bread pieces will require more time than small.
Optional: Toss in lemon juice and/or fresh herbs, if using.
Let cool and use immediately on salads. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator (especially if using lemon juice) or at room temperature for up to a few days.

Notes

Note: Cook time in the recipe header is based on using a toaster oven. If using an oven, the cook time is longer.

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