Broad bean, pea & orzo salad

1 of 5-a-day 10-30 minutes 400 kcal or less 6 servings alexandra bright ally bright greens healthy in season pasta salad pea and bean primavera quick satisfying sides seasonal side salad spring summer

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Ingredients

375g orzo or small pasta shapes

250g pea , fresh or frozen

250g podded broad bean , fresh or frozen

140g half-fat soured cream

zest 1 lemon , plus 2 tbsp juice

1 tbsp grated parmesan , or vegetarian alternative

small handful basil , torn

Method

Cook pasta following pack instructions, then drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again. Cook the peas and beans in another pan of boiling water for 3 mins, before draining and cooling. Peel the beans, if you have time, and stir the vegetables through the pasta.

Mix the soured cream, lemon juice and Parmesan, and season. Mix through the pasta then, just before serving, scatter with the lemon zest and basil.