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Peas, green beans and broad beans with barley and watercress recipe

7 ratings

Why settle for the same old vegetables with your Sunday dinner when you can wow with these flavourful, healthy spring greens? Peas and beans with barley and watercress makes for a stylish side dish. See method

  • Serves 6
  • 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook
  • 138 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 100g (3 1/2oz) barley
  • 200g (7oz) frozen broad beans
  • 200g (7oz) green beans, trimmed
  • 100g fresh or frozen peas
  • 100g (3 1/2oz) watercress, large stems removed

For the dressing

  • 2 tbsp white balsamic or white wine vinegar
  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • small handful fresh mint, leaves picked and any large leaves torn

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    575kj
    138kcal     7%

  • Fat

    8g 12%

  • Saturates

    1g 6%

  • Sugars

    2g 3%

  • Salt

    0.2g 4%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 11.8g Protein 5.1g Fibre 5.6g

Method

  1. Cook the barley in a pan of salted water for 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well and return to the pan.
  2. Meanwhile, put the dressing ingredients into a screw-top jar. Season, screw on the lid and shake well.
  3. Bring another pan of water to the boil. Cook the broad beans for 2-3 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon. Peel the grey outer skins, and then add to the barley.
  4. Cook the green beans and peas in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then drain and rinse in cold water. Add to the barley with the watercress. Pour over the dressing and season; toss to combine. Warm through before serving.

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