250grams1/2 lb French green beans, trimmed and blanched
250grams1/2 lb mangetout (snow peas), trimmed and blanched
250grams1/2 lb green peas (fresh or frozen), blanched
2teaspoonscoriander seedsroughly crushed with a mortar and pestle
1teaspoonmustard seeds
3tablespoonsolive oil
1teaspoonnigella seeds
1/2small red onionfinely chopped
1mild fresh red chilliseeded and finely diced
1garlic clovecrushed
Zest of 1 lemon
2tablespoonschopped fresh tarragon
2handfuls baby chard leaves or other mixed baby leaf lettuceoptional
Coarse sea salt
Instructions
Combine the blanched green beans, mangetout and green peas in a large bowl.
Place the oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the coriander seeds and mustard seeds. When the seeds begin to pop, pour the contents over the bean mixture. Toss together and add the nigella seeds, red onion, chilli, garlic, lemon zest and tarragon. Mix well and season with salt to taste.
Just before serving, gently fold the chard leaves and serve.