Toad-in-the-Hole with Squash, Sage and Kale
By OcadoLife
Published on 27 January 2023
Chef and sustainable eating expert Tom Hunt loves to create dishes that can help us cut back on food waste, like this budget-friendly Toad-in-the-Hole with Squash, Sage and Kale, which combines any leftover roast veg with aromatic sage in a yorkshire pudding batter. Cauliflower mash makes a great side, and you could even serve up the cauli leaves – simply toss in olive oil, season and roast in a hot oven for 15 mins, until golden. Looking for more vegetarian recipes? Look no further.Time and servings
1 hr 15 minsTotal time
6Servings
20 minsPrep time
55 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 220 g of white spelt or plain white flour
- 3 medium eggs, lightly beaten
- 300 ml of milk (any will do)
- 1 red onion, cut into 6 wedges
- 500 g of squash, cut into thin wedges (or use leftover cooked carrot, sweet potato, beetroot or cauliflower)
- 4 tbsp of olive oil
- 100 g of sliced kale (or use spinach, cavolo nero, chard or cabbage)
- 18 sage leaves
- 1 cauliflower, florets and stem roughly chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed or grated
- 50 g of unsalted butter
- 350 ml of veggie gravy, to serve (optional)
Method
Step 1
Put the flour, eggs and some seasoning in a bowl; gradually whisk in the milk and 300ml water until smooth. Chill for at least 30 mins, or overnight.Step 2
Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas 7. Place the onion and squash (if raw) in a roasting tin with 3½ tbsp of the oil and cook for 25 mins, or until softened.Step 3
Meanwhile, drizzle ½ tbsp oil over the kale, coat well and season with salt.Step 4
Increase the oven temperature to 240°C/220°C fan/gas 9. Remove the tin, add the kale (and squash if using cooked leftovers) and pour in the batter around the veg. Cook for 25 mins, or until puffed up. Scatter over the sage; return to the oven for a few mins to crisp up.Step 5
Meanwhile, on a high heat, cook the cauliflower and garlic in a pan with 3cm of boiling water for 10 mins, until tender. Drain; whizz in a food processor with the butter until smooth. Season; serve with the toad-in-the-hole, plus gravy, if you like.