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The Recipe Instructions |
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Ingredients
2 slices bread
2 tsp margarine
1 paprika as desired
1 garlic salt as desired *
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 F. Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes. Melt margarine
in a shallow baking pan.
Add bread cubes, toss lightly to coat. Sprinkle with paprika and
garlic salt (* not included in sodium nutrient content).
Bake 20 minutes or until cubes are dry and browned.
Croutons may be stored in an airtight container for salads and soups.
Yield 1 1/2 cups.
2 tb serving - 18 calories, free food .4 gm protein, .8 gm fat, 2.3 gm
carbohydrate, 31 mg * sodium, 5.2 mg potassium, .1 gm fiber, 0
cholesterol
Source: Am. Diabetes Assoc. Family Cookbook Vol 1, 1987 Shared but
not tested by Elizabeth Rodier Nov 93
Servings: 12
Diet Garlic Croutons Recipe brought to you by Diet Recipes To-Go
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