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DAILY POST JUNE 28th:  MEANDERING MEATLESS MONDAY

VEGETARIAN & VEGAN ALTERNATIVE

S H O P

BAKERY
Italian bread

GROCERY
Butter OR olive oil
Garlic

T I M I N G

PREPARATION TIME:  30 min
COOKING TIME:  10-15 min
PREHEAT OVEN:  400ºF

C O O K  /  P R E P A R E

INGREDIENTS
1/2 loaf of Italian bread, sliced in 1/2″ slices, not sliced all the way through.
1/4 lb butter (1 stick) OR 1/2 c olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced (use more or less garlic, depending upon your tastes)

PREPARATION

1. Add garlic to melted butter or olive oil.
2. Brush on bread slices.
3. Wrap in aluminum foil.
4. Bake 10 – 15 min until hot.

S E R V E

Unwrap & serve in a basket wrapped in a dish towel.  Tear slices from loaf.  To make croutons, cut bread into cubes.  Bake in oven 5 – 10 min until crisp.  Use as garnish to soup or salad.

W O R K P L A C E   L U N C H

Take to work to have with soup or salad, brought from home or bought nearby.