Asparagus, peas and zucchini with mint

These healthy mint flavoured summer vegetables are the perfect accompaniment to grilled beef or lamb. Eating your greens has never tasted so good.

Serves 6

Cook

10M

Ingredients

1 cup (120g) frozen baby peas

2 bunch (340g) fresh asparagus, trimmed, halved lengthways

1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil

10 fresh mint leaves, sliced finely

2 zucchini (180g)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

fresh mint leaves, extra, for serving

Method

1.Add peas to a large saucepan of boiling water; boil for 3 minutes. Add asparagus; boil for 1 minute, drain. Rinse under cold water; drain well.

2.Place peas and asparagus in a large bowl with oil and mint; season to taste, toss to combine.

3.Cut zucchini in half lengthways; slice thinly on the diagonal. Add to bowl; toss to combine.

4.Just before serving, drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with extra mint leaves.

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