PEA, PESTO AND SAUSAGE LASAGNE

We all know that fruit and vegetables should make up a hefty portion of the food on our plates. They keep us healthy, can taste delicious (when prepared well) and they make us look and feel good – so why do so many of us fail to meet the recommended five portions of fruit and veg a day?

I say, it’s time we start showing vegetables some love. As a nation, we’ve been guilty of sticking a bit of boiled veg on the side of a dish as an afterthought or garnish.

We should be making vegetables the star of the show!

Try roasting florets of broccoli or cauliflower until charred then tossing through your favourite dressing, and you’ll start to see what I mean.

We need to get creative with the way we prepare and enjoy our veg, then maybe we’ll start building our meals around them, instead of simply having a piece of protein or a bowl of carbs.

With some creative cooking, you’ll be on your way to five-a-day (and beyond) in no time.