It's about now that we start to want a lighter, healthier diet - as the weather warms up and wearing shorts and bikinis inches a little bit closer. There seems to be more people pounding the streets early in the morning, and the numbers at my swimming squad have increased with enthusiasm for the summer ahead.
I've been exploring some good healthy options in the kitchen that are still hearty and taste delicious.
Today's unusually flavoured chickpea-based slice is wonderfully versatile and especially good for those of you who are gluten-free. Best eaten fresh, I have simple roasted vegetables to create a pizza effect.
Home-made sundried tomato and peppery rocket pesto gives it a refreshing flavour and goes really well with the chickpeas. Of course, you could use a store-bought pesto.
I have kept this simple but you may like to add spices to the vegetables while roasting, then drizzle olive oil on the slice at the end. To serve, either cut it into finger-sized pieces or eat a slab, like a pizza. It's a meal in one.
