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A bowl of mixed green vegetables including tenderstem broccoli, green beans, sugar snap peas, garden peas and edamame beans, coated with a garlic and herb butter with added toasted flaked almonds.

Mixed Green Vegetables with Lemon & Herb Butter Recipe

This mixed green vegetables recipe is a fresh and healthy vegetable side dish made with a medley of green vegetables, tossed in a lemon and herb butter and finished with toasted flaked almonds. It's packed with colour, flavour and the right amount of crunch.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 156kcal
Author: Lesley Garden

Equipment

  • chopping board
  • Kitchen knife
  • Large saucepan
  • sieve
  • fine grater

Ingredients

  • 60 g tender stem broccoli (approx 12 stems, cut into 8cm/3" stems)
  • 60 g green beans (trimmed)
  • 60 g sugar snap peas (trimmed)
  • 60 g garden peas (frozen or fresh)
  • 60 g edamame beans (frozen or fresh)
  • ½ lemon (1 teaspoon of finely grated zest, plus juice)
  • 1 tablespoon flaked almonds (lightly toasted)
  • 2 sprigs parsley (leaves removed and finely shredded)
  • 2 sprigs mint (leaves removed and finely shredded)
  • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 50 g butter
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Place a large saucepan of water over a medium-high heat and bring to the boil.
  • Add the broccoli, green beans and sugar snap peas and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the flaked almonds into a dry frying pan and toast gently over medium heat. When lightly coloured, remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add the garden peas and edamame beans and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Drain the vegetables using a sieve and steam dry for a minute. Place back into the saucepan, along with the lemon zest and juice, fresh herbs, garlic and butter. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Stir through to combine, scatter over the toasted flaked almonds, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Mixed Green Vegetables with Lemon & Herb Butter Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 27mg9%
Sodium 679mg30%
Potassium 205mg6%
Carbohydrates 8g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1025IU21%
Vitamin C 34mg41%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •

Course : Canape, Starter, Side, Side Dish
Cuisine : British
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