I’m sure you have had many days recently when your body has begged for the revitalising goodness that only ‘green’ can provide. This is where to go when you need ‘green’.
Make a nice vegetable stock with fresh green vegetables, or a stock bouillon. If your using the latter, take it to a refreshing new level by infusing its flavours with celery, by twisting and putting a stick into the simmering stock (the twisting releases the flavours).
Stir in a couple of tsp of our Classic English Mustard and the same of our sweet garden-fresh Mint Sauce and simmer to intensify the taste.
Meanwhile, soften a finely diced shallot in oil for 4 or 5 minutes then add sliced courgettes and fresh asparagus for a couple of minutes more. Now add frozen garden peas, broad beans and sliced spring onions.
Pour the stock into the pan and just let it sit for 5 minutes – off the heat.
Whilst still retaining a gentle crunch, spoon the vegetables onto bowls with a little of the stock, a squeeze of lime juice and a crumble of feta cheese. Enjoy it with slices of country loaf.
[TIP: don’t lose the cooking liquors. Reserve them in the fridge as the stock for a fabulous fresh gravy.]