Make roast vegetables the centre of dinner

A tray of roast vegetables is a useful starting point when you want dinner to feel generous without a long ingredient list. Choose a mix you enjoy, then build the rest of the meal around it.

Give each vegetable room

Cut firmer vegetables into smaller pieces so they cook alongside softer ones. Toss with a little oil, spread across a roomy tray and roast until tender and golden, turning as needed.

Make it a meal

Spoon the vegetables over couscous or serve with crusty bread. Add drained chickpeas, a little crumbled feta and a squeeze of lemon to bring everything together.

Finish with something fresh

A handful of chopped parsley or a spoonful of plain yoghurt makes a simple finish. Taste before adding extra salt, especially if you have used feta.

Build a simple shopping list

Choose two or three vegetables, a tin of chickpeas and a lemon. Add couscous and plain yoghurt if they are not already in your pantry or fridge.