Crumpetizza Vegetariana

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Preparation: 10 minutes Serves: 6 crumpets
Cooking: 40 minutes Unbuttered crumpets
IngredientsQuantity (metric)Quantity (imperial)
Tomato sauce
Tinned plum tomatoes400 g14 oz
Garlic clove (finely chopped)11
Oregano (fresh if possible)1.5 tsp1.5 tsp
Basil (fresh, finely chopped)1.5 tsp1.5 tsp
Salt and pepperPlentyPlenty
Olive oil1 tbsp1 tbsp
Toppings
Buffalo mozzarella cheese (pulled into small pieces)200 g7 oz
Mushrooms (finely chopped)125 g4.4 oz
Sweetcorn (frozen)3 tbsp3 tbsp
White onion (finely chopped)3 tbsp3 tbsp
Green pepper (finely chopped)3 tbsp3 tbsp
Butter15 g0.5 oz
Salt and pepperPlentyPlenty

METHOD

      The tomato sauce

      • Gently heat the oil in a non-stick pan. Add the garlic and then the tomatoes, oregano, basil and salt and pepper.
      • Bring to the boil, then remove from the heat. Strain the sauce through a sieve, squeezing through as much juice as possible, into a non-stick saucepan.
      • Bring the sauce back to the boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
      • Remove from the heat and cover.

      The toppings

      • Melt the butter in a non-stick pan, add the mushrooms, salt and pepper, and cook on a medium heat for 3 or 4 minutes, tossing frequently.
      • Mix in the sweetcorn, using the heat of the pan to defrost for a minute or so.
      • Add the onion and pepper - and a little more salt and pepper - and cook for 1 minute more.

      The crumpets

      • Grill the crumpets to perfection.
      • Add the tomato sauce and mozzarella, and grill on a low to medium heat, until the cheese starts to melt.
      • Add the other toppings, and grill for another minute or so, to enable the ingredients to become acquainted.
      • You might want to add some more black pepper at this point.