Greek Croutons

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My favorite way to make croutons for a greek salad or for a ceasar salad. They will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days in your pantry. We love these! Also, good for brushing on pita bread before toasting to make pita chips! i found this in a food magazine and altered it to make it more to our taste, but i cannot remember which magazine!

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Steps

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Prejeat oven to 375f.

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Put bread cubes in large bowl.

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In small saucepan , heat oil and garlic , over med heat , until garlic begins to color.

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Cook garlic 3-5 minutes , stirring frequently and taking care to brown but not burn the garlic.

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Pour the oil through a strainer onto cubed bread.

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Gently toss until bread cubes are evenly coated.

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Trasnfer to baking sheet and toast the bread in oven , fipping occasionally , until golden on all sides , and still somewhat soft in middle , about 12 minutes.

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In the same bowl , mix remaining ingredients together and set aside.

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Return to bowl while still warm and toss with remaining crouton ingredients.

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Use with your favorite salad !.

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Ingredients

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bread cubes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, parsley, fresh basil, lemon zest, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper