Who agrees that croutons are the tastiest part of a salad?! Let’s face it, since they are normally made with highly processed white bread and olive oil, croutons can also be one of the unhealthiest ingredients. That’s why I spent time in the kitchen experimenting to find the perfect substitute that is crunchy, flavorful AND healthy.
Lucia’s Chick Pea Croutons
Servings 16
Calories 60kcal
Ingredients
- 6 cups garbanzos well cooked, drained
- 4 tsp. garlic granulated
- 1 Tbs. onion granulated
- 2 tsp. Chicken style seasoning
- 1 Tbs. nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 tsp. paprika sweet
- Pinch cayenne optional
- sprinkle smoked paprika
Instructions
- Place garbanzos in bowl.
- Mix in all the seasonings.
- Spread out on large, parchment lined cookie sheet.
- Bake at 400°F until crispy and lightly toasted, turning every 10 minutes.
- Store in airtight glass jar. Place in refrigerator or freezer if keeping more than 2 weeks to maintain freshness. If they lose their crunch, just put back into the oven on a cookie sheet or in an air fryer for a few minutes to restore crunchiness.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
