Asparagus and broad beans recipe

By Rachel Allen

  1. Serves 4
  2. Ready in 20 minutes
  3. Rating

tried and tested
Asparagus and broad beans

Ingredients

  1. 400g broad beans, podded
  2. 12 asparagus spears, cut into short pieces at an angle
  3. For the dressing
  4. 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  5. 1 tbsp lemon juice
  6. 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint

Method

  1. 1. Cook the podded broad beans in a large pan of boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, then use a slotted ›spoon to remove the broad beans, leaving the water in the pan. Refresh in cold water, then squeeze them from their thin skins and set aside.
  2. 2. Bring the water back up to the boil, then add the asparagus. Cook for 2-3 minutes until just soft, then drain.
  3. 3. In a bowl, toss together the asparagus, broad beans and the dressing ingredients. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve warm.

Nutritional info

PER SERVING 118kcals, 9.1g fat (1.3g saturated), 4.5g protein, 5g carbs, 1.5g sugar, trace salt, 5.1g fibre

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gillwaite@googlemail.com

April 9

Thought this was nice but nothing fantastic. I couldnt get hold of any fresh mint as the shops were shut (easter Sunday), so think I would need to try it again so would def give it a go

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