Broccoli And Green Bean Polka - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.