Broccoli And Green Bean Polka
- 1 large head of broccoli, cut into small florets, with stems trimmed on the diagonal
- 8 ounces French beans, topped but not tailed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- about 10 unsalted cashews, halved lengthways
- about 10 fresh almonds, peeled and halved length ways
- sea salt
- Fill a large bowl half full with cold water and drop in a few handfuls of ice cubes,set aside.
- Plunge the broccoli florets into a large pan of salted boiling water, bring the water back to the boil, and simmer for 1 minute.
- Drain and refresh in the iced water.
- Repeat with the beans, then drain both vegetables and dry them on a cloth.
- Put the oil in a wok or large, non-stick frying pan and set over a high heat. When you can just see a haze rising add the cashews and toss until browned.
- Add the broccoli and saute for 2 minutes before tossing in the beans. Saute for another 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and toss in the almonds.
- Sprinkle with sea salt, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.
head of broccoli, beans, olive oil, cashews, almonds, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-and-green-bean-polka-427792 (may not work)