Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
A day-old loaf of good bread can reach new heights when it’s thick-cut and pan-fried in olive oil. We top these giant croutons with steamed clams or mussels, sink them into brothy soups, and crumble them over big salads. But this recipe, a saucy little mix of beans, greens, and garlic, gives us a reason to look forward to Meatless Monday.