BUTTERNUT SQUASH CRUMBLE
BUTTERNUT SQUASH CRUMBLE
BUTTERNUT SQUASH CRUMBLE

Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion
  • peeled
  • sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • peeled
  • chopped
  • 2 leeks
  • trimmed
  • cut into large slices
  • 200g/7oz cavolo nero or cabbage leaves
  • chopped
  • 200g/7oz butternut squash flesh
  • cut into cubes
  • roasted in the oven in 1 tbsp oil for 15-20 minutes
  • 1 x 440g/1lb can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground fenugreek
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 150g/5½oz plain flour
  • pinch salt
  • 200g/7oz chilled butter
  • cut into cubes
  • 150g/5½oz porridge oats
  • 150ml/5fl oz olive oil
  • small bunch basil leaves
  • torn
  • ½ lemon
  • juice only
Directions
  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and fry for 3-4 minutes
  • or until softened.
  • Add the leeks and cavolo nero or cabbage leaves and continue to fry for a further 3-4 minutes
  • or until wilted.
  • Add the roasted butternut squash
  • canned tomatoes and spices. Stir well
  • then season
  • to taste
  • with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Continue to cook for a further 4-5 minutes
  • then spoon the mixture into an ovenproof dish. Set aside.
  • For the crumble
  • in a bowl
  • rub together all the crumble ingredients
  • using your fingertips
  • until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Sprinkle the crumble mixture on top of the filling mixture in an even layer.
  • Bake the crumble in the oven for 20-25 minutes
  • or until the filling is bubbling and the crumble is crisp and golden-brown.
  • Meanwhile
  • for the topping
  • blend the olive oil
  • basil and lemon juice in a food processor until well combined.
  • To serve
  • divide the butternut squash crumble equally among four serving plates. Drizzle over the topping.