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Asparagus Crumble
"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
- Gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Prepare the bread, garlic, two tablespoons of the olive oil, feta, nuts, lemon, thyme and seasoning into a bowl, stir together and set aside.
- 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.
- Sprinkle the calendula petals over before serving.