Crispy Savory "Streusel" Crust
Fun-Da-Mentals Kitchen Skills
- grate :
to reduce food, like a carrot, to very small shreds or pieces of the same size by rubbing it on a tool with an outside surface that has holes with cutting edges (a grater).
- knife skills :
Bear Claw (growl), Pinch, Plank, and Bridge (look out for trolls).
- mince :
to chop into teeny tiny pieces.
- mix :
to thoroughly combine two or more ingredients until uniform in texture.
- sprinkle :
to scatter small drops or particles of an ingredient evenly or randomly over food.
Equipment Checklist
- Cutting board + kid-safe knife
- Grater
- Medium mixing bowl
- Dry measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Crispy Savory "Streusel" Crust
- 1/2 C mixed raw veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, tomatoes, small sweet potato, etc.)
- 1/4 C Italian or panko breadcrumbs **(for GLUTEN ALLERGY sub gluten-free breadcrumbs)**
- 1/4 C all-purpose flour **(for GLUTEN ALLERGY sub gluten-free flour)**
- 2 T butter **(for DAIRY ALLERGY sub olive oil)**
- 1 pinch salt
Food Allergen Substitutions
Crispy Savory "Streusel" Crust
- Gluten/Wheat: Substitute gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs for panko breadcrumbs in Streusel Crust.
- Dairy: Substitute olive oil for butter in Streusel Crust.
Instructions
Crispy Savory "Streusel" Crust
mince + mix + sprinkle
Mince or grate 1/2 cup mixed veggies In a mixing bowl, add minced veggies, 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoon butter, and 1 pinch of salt. Mix with hands until a crumbly texture forms. Sprinkle evenly over mac and cheese or other casserole just before baking.
Lettuce Joke Around
What do you get if you cross a sheepdog with a rose?
A Collie-Flower!
THYME for a Laugh
What is the difference between broccoli and boogers?
Not every kid will eat broccoli.
The Yolk's On You
What kind of music does broccoli like to listen to?
Broc and Roll.
THYME for a Laugh
What vegetable are all others afraid of?
A Scarrot!
THYME for a Laugh
What did the rabbit say to the carrot?
"It’s been nice gnawing you!"
Lettuce Joke Around
What kind of flowers should you NEVER give to your Mom on Mother’s Day?
Cauliflowers!
The Yolk's On You
What do you call a cauliflower growing at the edge of a garden?
A border cauli!
That's Berry Funny
How did the broccoli feel about being served for dinner?
It was steamed.
That's Berry Funny
What did the carrot say to the rabbit?
"Do you want to grab a bite?"
