Dairy-Free Pangrattato
Elevate your dishes with this irresistible Dairy-Free Pangrattato, a golden, herby breadcrumb topping that's perfect for adding crunch and bold flavor to your favorite meals. Crafted from stale bread, aromatic fresh herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley, and a zesty punch of lemon, this recipe delivers rich taste without a hint of dairy. Enhanced with garlic, chili flakes, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, the breadcrumbs are toasted to perfection in the oven, creating a crisp, textured garnish that pairs beautifully with pasta, soups, salads, or roasted vegetables. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile topping can be stored for up to a week, making it an effortless way to add sophistication and flair to everyday dishes. Ideal for vegans, lactose-intolerant eaters, and anyone seeking a plant-based alternative, this pangrattato is your new favorite kitchen essential.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams stale bread
- 50 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 20 grams fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tear the stale bread into small pieces and place them in a food processor. Pulse until you get coarse breadcrumbs.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
Strip the rosemary and thyme leaves from their stems and roughly chop them.
Finely chop the flat-leaf parsley.
In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with the chopped garlic, rosemary, thyme, lemon zest, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and red chili flakes.
Drizzle the olive oil over the breadcrumb mixture and toss everything together gently until the breadcrumbs are well coated.
Spread the breadcrumb mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Toast in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, stirring halfway through to ensure even browning.
Once done, remove from the oven and allow the pangrattato to cool slightly.
Mix in the chopped parsley just before serving to maintain its fresh flavor.
Use immediately as a topping for pasta, salads, soups, or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3334 mg | 145% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 527 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
