Simple Seasoned Toasted Panko Bread Crumbs

• servings: 2 servings
• active time: 2 minutes
• total time: 9 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups panko bread crumbs

3 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Melt the butter or heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the panko bread crumbs to the skillet.

Stir constantly to coat the crumbs evenly with the fat.

Toast the panko, stirring frequently, until they turn light golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Remove the skillet from the heat.

Immediately sprinkle the garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper over the hot crumbs.

Toss well to distribute the seasonings evenly.

Spread the seasoned crumbs onto a plate or baking sheet to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/4 cup
• Calories: 140
• Total Fat: 7
• Saturated Fat: 3
• Unsaturated Fat: 4
• Trans Fat: 0
• Cholesterol: 5
• Sodium: 150
• Total Carbohydrate: 16
• Dietary Fiber: 1
• Total Sugars: 0.5
• Protein: 3