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Asparagus Crumble

20 mins
Serves 4
Savoury pancakes

"A savoury crumble might be pretty out there for some, but trust me, you will love this recipe. It makes a great side dish in the springtime, or you could take your brunch game up a notch and serve it with a couple of poached eggs or tofu scramble." Anna Valentine.

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Ingredients

  • 1 thick slice of bread, wheat or gluten-free, torn into small pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed or roasted
  • 3 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
  • 200g feta, dairy or plant-based, crumbled
  • 3 Tbs pine nuts or pistachios
  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 bunch asparagus, tough ends snapped off
  • 2 calendula flowers, petals only (optional)

Directions

  1. Gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. Prepare the bread, garlic, two tablespoons of the olive oil, feta, nuts, lemon, thyme and seasoning into a bowl, stir together and set aside.
  3. Pour the final tablespoon of olive oil into an ovenproof dish along with the asparagus and a pinch of salt and roast for two minutes, then add the topping and roast for a further 10-15 minutes until crispy and golden.
  4. Sprinkle the calendula petals over before serving.