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Description

Beavers learn the five food groups and use them to build their own mini pizza on a naan bread base, which a leader grills. Toppings are set out in bowls grouped and labelled by food group, and each Beaver picks at least one item from every group. Covers Beavers Health and Fitness activity badge requirement 2.

Resources

Food: mini naan breads (plain or wholemeal), passata, peppers (mixed colours), sweetcorn, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, pineapple chunks, spinach, cooked chicken / ham / tinned tuna, chickpeas or kidney beans, grated mozzarella or mild cheddar, dairy-free cheese, olive oil.
Per Beaver (approx): 1 naan, 2 tbsp passata, 25-30g cheese, a small handful of mixed toppings.
Kit: bowls, spoons, chopping boards, grill trays, greaseproof name strips, aprons, food-group label cards, printed food-groups table sheets (one per table). Access to a grill.

Instructions

Before the session (leaders):
- Check allergies and dietary/religious needs with parents. Naan often contains milk, egg and gluten - check labels; have a gluten-free base if needed.
- Chop peppers and mushrooms, drain tins, pre-grate cheese.
- Set toppings out in bowls grouped by food group, with a label card on each group, and a table sheet on each table.

Running order (45 mins):
0-5 min: Handwashing, aprons, safety brief (adults run the grill).
5-12 min: Food-groups chat at the table - which bowl is which group, and why do we need each?
12-20 min: Build the naan-izzas - sauce first, then veg and protein, cheese last. Put each Beaver's name on a greaseproof strip or the tray.
20-30 min: Grill in batches, about 3-5 mins until the cheese bubbles. Cool for 2 mins. While waiting, Beavers name the food groups on their plate.
30-40 min: Eat.
40-45 min: Clear up.

Safety: adults only at the grill. Melted cheese and pineapple come out very hot - allow cooling time before eating. Wash hands at the start.

Tags

• basic cooking
• beavers healthy food
• Health & Fitness
• Healthy foods
• naan-izza

Badge Links

• Health and Fitness - Food