Ingredients (serves 4)
500g of pasta
2 cups of frozen peas
2 cups frozen broad beans
1/3 cup of olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup of chicken stock
11 fresh spears of asparagus, cut into 5cm pieces
1 lemon
Method
1. Cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. cook peas and broad beans in a saucepan for 1-2 minutes. (can remove skins from broad beans if prefer) Set aside.
3. In the frypan, cook the onion win some oil over medium heat until soft. Add stock and cook for 5 minutes, Add asparagus and cook until just tender. Add peas and braod beans and cook 2-3 minutes
4. Add the remaining oil to the pasta and the broad bean mixture, along with 1/2 teaspoon of grated lemon rind and 1/2 cup of lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.
Recipe Stars
Broad beans are rich in protein and fiber.
Anti-inflammatory nutrients in peas can help lower the risk of inflammatory conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis.
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