Best Health Magazine Canada

Savoury Squash and Pear Crumble

CourseDinner
CuisineCasseroles, Vegetarian

Servings

12servings

Servings

12servings

Ingredients

Crumble

2cups fresh breadcrumbs
1cup walnutschopped
1/2cup Parmesan cheesefresh grated
1/4tsp cayenne pepper
1tbsp parsleyfresh chopped
1/2cup melted butter

Filling

4cups butternut squashcut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces
2cups Bosc or Bartlett pearspeeled, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
2tbsp all-purpose flour
1tsp ground cumin
1tsp dried thyme leaves
1tsp coarse salt
1tsp Fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Crumble

In bowl, combine breadcrumbs, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper and parsley until blended. Drizzle in melted butter and stir until mixture is moistened.

Filling

In large bowl, combine squash and pears. Sprinkle with flour, cumin, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix well. Transfer to a greased 13 x 9-inch (3 L) baking dish.
Sprinkle crumble over the filling. Bake until squash and pears are tender and crumble is golden and crisp, about 30 minutes. Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving warm.

Recipe Notes

Per serving: about 200 calories, 5 g protein, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fibre, 25 mg cholesterol, 380 mg sodium. %RDI: 10% calcium, 6% iron, 100% vitamin A, 20% vitamin C.