Broccolini and Beans

Preparation 10 Minutes

Cook 6 Minutes

Serves 8

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Method

  1. Place broccolini and beans in a medium saucepan of boiling water and cook for 3 – 5 minutes. Remove and drain well.
  2. In a small saucepan cook butter, lemon, garlic and chilli for 1 minute. Add parsley and almonds. Pour over broccolini and beans and toss to combine. Serve.

Ingredients

130g Sunbeam Slivered Almonds, roasted

1 bunch broccolini, trimmed

200g baby green beans, trimmed

2 tbs butter

Juice and grated rind of 1 lemon

1 clove garlic

½ long red chilli, finely diced

1 tbs chopped fresh parsley

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