It was one of those days where I had to throw something together in a short space of time. I gave myself a pat on the back for not succumbing to getting a takeaway.

Anyway, this quick fix consists of baby potatoes, peppers, onions, courgettes, and cheese. The cheese of choice on this particular day was Gouda as I wanted something mild and mellow. I also kept the vegetables large and chunky.

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 500g baby potatoes, halved
• 50 – 70g Gouda, sliced into small pieces
• 2 large bell peppers, cut into chunks
• 1 courgette, sliced
• 1 large red onion, cut into chunks
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp season-all
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/ gas mark 6.
2. In an oven proof dish/tray, add the bell peppers, courgettes, red onion, olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, season-all, and black pepper. Give it a mix and place in the oven for 20 minutes. Toss half way.
3. While the vegetables are roasting, cover the potatoes with cold water in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat on your stove. Reduce the heat so the potatoes simmer for 10 – 15 minutes until tender.
4. Drain the potatoes in a colander, and take out your roasted vegetables from the oven. Add the potatoes to the oven dish/tray and mix with the vegetables. Top with chunks of Gouda (or a cheese of your choice), and place back into the oven for a few more minutes until the cheese has melted.
5. Enjoy!