Herby veggie crumble

40g baking fat/block

150g wholemeal flour

50g reduced-fat cheese

50g oats

2 x 5ml mixed herbs

2 leeks 

1 pepper

4 mushrooms

1 can chopped tomatoes (400g)

Weighing scales, mixing bowl, grater, heat-resistant spoon, chopping board, sharp knife, baking dish (approx. 20cm x 20cm), can opener.

1. Preheat oven to 200°C or gas mark 6.
2. Rub the fat into the flour using your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Grate the cheese.
4. Stir in the grated cheese, oats and 1 x 5ml mixed herbs.
5. Prepare the crumble filling:
   • slice the leeks and pepper;
   • quarter the mushrooms
6. Arrange the vegetables in a baking dish.
7. Pour over the canned tomatoes and 1 x 5ml spoon mixed herbs.
8. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the vegetables.
9. Bake in the oven for 25 – 30 minutes, until golden.

• Reduce food waste: Use up any leftover vegetables such as sweetcorn, broccoli, courgette. 
• Turn up the flavour: Use different herbs to vary the flavour e.g. parsley or thyme. You can be creative with your crumble topping. Try different types of cheese e.g. parmesan or feta. 
• Serving suggestion: Serve the crumble with a side salad.
• Food skills: Check out our food skills videos to help understand the key skills used in this recipe. 

Be ingredient aware!

Check for any food allergy, intolerance, special dietary requirement or religious/cultural reasons for not handling or eating the ingredients in this recipe. 

You may need to modify the recipe accordingly. Always check food labels for allergens, and suitability for vegetarians and vegans.

For full guidance and up-to-date information on the 14 allergens, please visit the Food Standards Agency (FSA) website. 
  

Nutritional information

This recipe serves three portions based on portion size guidance for 11-18 year olds , if serving to younger children then they may require a smaller portion and if serving to adults, they may require a bit more. 

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