Veggie delights!

Going meat-free needn’t mean missing out on all your favourite foods. Try these tasty and healthy vegetarian-friendly recipes from Slimming World that all the family will enjoy Carrot & chickpea burgers

Serves 4, ready in 1hr 15 mins

Low-calorie cooking spray 800g carrots, peeled and grated 3-4 spring onions, chopped 1 celery stick, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 410g can chickpeas, drained 2 garlic cloves, peeled Handful of chopped fresh chives 1 egg 1tbsp grated lemon zest 60g wholemeal bread, crumbed 1tbsp sweet smoked paprika 1kg potatoes, cut into chips Salad, to serve For the dressing 150g fat-free natural yoghurt Handful of chopped fresh mint 1tbsp sweet chilli sauce Juice and zest of 1 lemon STEP 1 Spritz a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add half the grated carrot, spring onions and celery and cook for 8-10 mins. Put the remaining carrots in a food processor with the onion, chickpeas, garlic, chives and egg, then blend to a thick paste. STEP 2 Sieve the cooked veg to drain off excess liquid, then put in a bowl with the paste. Add the lemon zest, breadcrumbs and paprika. Season and combine using your hands. Divide into eight portions and, with wet hands, shape into burgers. Cover and chill for at least 3-4 hours. STEP 3 To make the dressing, whisk all the ingredients together. Season and chill until ready to serve. Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas mark 6. Cook the chips in salted boiling water for 5 mins. Drain, return to the pan and cover. Cool slightly, then shake the pan to roughen edges. Place on a lined baking tray, spritz with low-calorie cooking spray and bake for 20 mins. STEP 4 Put a pan over a medium heat. Spritz the burgers with low-calorie spray and fry for 3 mins on each side. Serve with chips, dressing and salad.