Broad Bean Hummus
If you have unexpected guests and need to whip up a dip in a hurry, then use those frozen broad beans lurking in your freezer in this quick and simple recipe.
Crunchy Croutons
Save your stale bread from the bin and add some crunch to your salad with these croutons.
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Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread or 2 cups of crusts
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: crushed garlic, finely chopped herbs
Method
- Preheat the oven to 150°C.
- Put the oil, seasoning and any optional flavourings into a large bowl.
- Slice the bread into bite-sized squares. Transfer to the mixing bowl and toss with your hands so that all the bread is coated with a little oil.
- Spread the bread out on a baking tray. Bake the croutons for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven, stir and bake for a further 15 minutes until crisp and golden. Serve immediately or allow to cool and dry out before storing in an airtight box.