Boiled, baked, roasted or mashed, Lidl potatoes are anything but humble. The same is true of our other tasty fresh vegetables, which will have you clocking up your five a day in no time.

Roast potatoes

Cook time: 45minutes
Serves: 4

• 1.5kg potatoes, peeled and halved
• 4tbsp olive oil
• Sea salt

Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7.

Place the potatoes in a steamer over a pot of boiling water on a medium heat until they have softened.

Place a tray with the oil in the oven for 5 minutes to heat.

Once cooked, shake to break and soften the edges.

Tip the potatoes into the tray and roast for 30 minutes, season and toss halfway through.

Honey and thyme roast carrots

Serves: 4

• 500g carrots
• 2tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, bashed
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 tbsp honey
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7.

Peel the carrots, halved lengthways and cut into 5cm chunks. Bash the garlic with the side of a knife.

Toss the carrots in the oil on a tray along with the garlic and thyme. Season and place into the oven for 25-30 minutes until softened and golden.

Drizzle in honey and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.