Butternut and Pear Savoury Crumble

This savoury crumble is made with butternut squash and pear.

Serves: 8

Prep Time: 15 min

Cooking Time: 30 min

Total:  45 min

Ingredients

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into small cubes
2 ripe pears, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp. flour
1-2 tsp. thyme
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups premade breadcrumbs or finely chopped fresh bread
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup melted butter

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, walnuts, cheese, cayenne pepper and parsley. Add butter and stir until a crumble forms. Set aside.
2. In another bowl add butternut and pear cubes with flour, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix until thoroughly coated.
3. In a large baking dish (13x9 inches), transfer butternut and pear mixture. Sprinkle breadcrumb mixture evenly over top.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for 30 minutes, until the crumble topping has browned and the butternut and pear filling is tender.
5. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with a side of green salad.

Lightly adapted from besthealthmag.ca