These gluten free Spinach Almond Croutons could be enjoyed as a snack or on top of salads and soups. Get an extra does of nutrients with these croutons.
Spinach Almond Croutons
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1/3 cup finely ground almonds
Instructions
- Heat pan over medium high heat add teaspoon of oil. Add spinach and garlic and sauté until spinach is wilted. Add salt to taste. Put in a food processor or blender and pulse until finely chopped. Mix with ground almonds and spread on a parchment lined small baking tray.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cut into small squares with a knife without removing from parchment. Put back in oven, bring temperature down to 200 degrees and cook for 60-90 minutes until crispy.
- Eat on top of salads or in soups, would go well in carrot soup or just as a snack.
- Makes ¾ cup small croutons
I love that this isn’t bread-based. Spinach and almonds go well together and I love the extra crunch (and vitamins) this adds to salad and soup
Spinach is my favorite vegetable, so versatile. Love the creativity behind this gluten free crouton. Brilliant!
love this idea! and you can mix up the greens/nuts for endless variations!