Vegetarian nuggets

Method

• step 1

  Pre-heat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas mark 4.

• step 2

  Chop the vegetables finely.

• step 3

  Steam or boil the vegetables until just tender and leave to cool.

• step 4

  Mash the vegetables until soft.

• step 5

  Beat the egg and juice the lemon. In a large bowl, combine the vegetable mash, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil, and mix well.

• step 6

  Roll the mixture into small balls, place on a greased baking tray and press into a ‘nugget’ shape.

• step 7

  Bake for 40 minutes, turning once.