Quick roast strawberries

Prep 5 mins | Cook 12 mins | Serves 4

500g strawberries, hulled
2 tbs caster sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
Reduced fat vanilla ice-cream, to serve

Step 1 Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Line base of a medium roasting pan with non-stick baking paper.

Step 2 Place strawberries in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and vanilla. Toss gently to combine. Place in a single layer in pan. Roast, turning occasionally, for 12–15 minutes or until very tender.

Step 3 Spoon warm strawberries into serving bowls, drizzle with pan juices and serve with ice-cream.

Good for you ... Strawberries

A good source of vitamin C which contributes to formation of collagen and thus plays a role in healthy gums, teeth, bones, cartilage and skin.

A source of folate, a B vitamin needed for normal blood formation.

Provide dietary fibre, which is important for the normal functioning of the intestine.

Also contain lutein, one of the carotenoid family that is involved in normal eye health.