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Lemon Parsley Breadcrumbs - A recipe that fights food waste!

Megan Jones
Using stale bread in this breadcrumb topping is a simple, delicious way to reduce food waste while adding a unique, rustic crunch to your dish when sprinkled on your favourite comfort foods. Instead of tossing out day-old bread, you’re transforming it into golden, crispy garlic breadcrumbs that elevate the texture and flavour of this garnish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 91 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 100 grams Stale Bread
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 40 grams coarsely chopped parsley
  • 2 teaspoon lemon - zested
  • 2 cloves garlic finely grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Bread. Tear or roughly chop into large, crouton-sized pieces. Avoid pieces that are too large, as they can overpower smaller food processors.
  • Process into Breadcrumbs. Add the bread chunks to a food processor. Using the pulse setting, blend until the bread resembles breadcrumbs. You can control the texture based on your preference—just be careful not to over-process, as too fine a texture can turn sandy rather than crunchy.
  • Cook the Breadcrumbs with Garlic and Salt. In a Dutch oven, add olive oil heat over medium heat. Once hot, add in the breadcrumbs, garlic cloves and salt. Stir consistently to infuse the garlic’s flavor, cooking until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy—this should take about 5 minutes.
  • Add the Fresh Herbs and Citrus.The most Important step! Turn off the heat and mix in parsley and lemon zest. Let the mixture sit in the warm pan to allow the herbs and citrus to infuse into the breadcrumbs naturally as the pan cools. This gentle infusion keeps the parsley and lemon fresh without overcooking.
  • Dry the Breadcrumb mixture. Once infused, spread the mixture in a thin layer on a baking tray. Let it dry further for an extra-crunchy texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 25gCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 298mgPotassium: 62mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 562IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
Keyword how to make breadcrumbs, vegan breadcrumbs
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