Instructions

1. 1

   Mix the dressing ingredients together and set aside.

   
   

2. 2

   Blanch the beans for 2-3 mins in boiling, salted water. Drain and refresh in cold water, drain again and tip into a dish.

   
   

3. 3

   Toast the seeds for 2-3 mins in a large pan, until fragrant and golden. Add the soy sauce and shake the pan to coat the seeds, then turn off the heat.

   
   

4. 4

   Toss the dressing and seeds into the beans and serve.

   
   

Ingredients

• 600g fresh beans, such as green beans, mangetout and sugar snap peas
• 50g mixed seeds
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 shallot, finely chopped, for the dressing
• 1 tsp dijon mustard, for the dressing
• 1 tsp honey, for the dressing
• 1 clove garlic, crushed, for the dressing
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, for the dressing
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for the dressing

Serves 4

Total time required 10 mins

• Preparation time: 4 mins
• Cooking time: 6 mins