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Roasted cabbage — silken and sweet with charred edges — becomes the base for the parm treatment, while chunky croutons replace the shower of breadcrumbs.—Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024 Dietary options: Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian Meal examples: Italian butter bean stew with croutons and Parmesan kale; creamy peanut noodles with gingered green beans and lime; green veggie burgers with tzatziki and garlic fries.—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024 This mushroom soup is hearty and delicious, topped with crunchy croutons that offer lots of earthy-savory flavor.—Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 Add the croutons and toss well before serving, family-style.—G. Daniela Galarza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for crouton
Word History
Etymology
French croûton, diminutive of croûte crust, from Middle French crouste, from Old French, from Latin crusta
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