Asparagus and broad beans
- Published: 30 Apr 11
- Updated: 18 Mar 24
An easy vegetarian recipe for a quick side dish, made with fresh seasonal asparagus and broad beans.
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Ingredients
- 400g broad beans, podded
- 12 asparagus spears, cut into short pieces at an angle
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
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Method
- 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.
- Bring the water back up to the boil, then add the asparagus. Cook for 2-3 minutes until just soft, then drain.
- In a bowl, toss together the asparagus, broad beans and the dressing ingredients. Taste, adjust the seasoning and serve warm.
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- Recipe from May 2011 Issue
Nutrition
Nutrition: per serving
- Calories
- 118kcals
- Fat
- 9.1g (1.3g saturated)
- Protein
- 4.5g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g (1.5g sugar)
- Fibre
- 5.1g
- Salt
- trace
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