Low Fat Pangrattato

Give your favorite dishes a healthy, flavorful twist with this Low Fat Pangrattato recipe—a guilt-free breadcrumb topping that’s bursting with texture and zest. Made with whole grain bread lightly toasted to golden perfection, this version skips the heavy oils in favor of an olive oil spray for a lighter crunch. Infused with the bold flavors of freshly chopped parsley, thyme, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes, the pangrattato is elevated with bright lemon zest for a citrusy kick. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect way to add a savory, aromatic crunch to pasta, salads, or roasted vegetables—all while keeping the fat content low. Transform simple meals into gourmet creations with this easy, wholesome recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 slices Whole grain bread
• 5 sprays Olive oil spray
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Tear the whole grain bread slices into small pieces and spread them on a baking sheet.

Step 3

Lightly spray the bread pieces with olive oil spray, ensuring an even distribution for a mild coating.

Step 4

Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crunchy. Stir the bread halfway through to ensure even toasting.

Step 5

While the bread bakes, finely chop the garlic clove, parsley, and thyme.

Step 6

Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

Step 7

Place the toasted bread in a food processor and pulse until you achieve a coarse breadcrumb texture.

Step 8

In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, spray a little olive oil and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but not browned.

Step 9

Add the toasted breadcrumbs, red pepper flakes, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Stir in the fresh parsley and thyme, mixing well to ensure even distribution of herbs.

Step 11

Remove the pangrattato from the heat and let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.

Step 12

Use this low fat pangrattato as a topping to add crunch and flavor to various dishes such as pasta, salads, and roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(73.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	186.2

Total Fat 4.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 830.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 4.1g
Protein 8.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 90.0mg	0%
Iron 2.2mg	0%
Potassium 243.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.4%

Protein: 18.7%

Carbs: 61.9%