1. Rip off and reserve the top leafy half of the mint. Put the stalks in a pan of boiling salted water,then add the beans and peas to cook for 4 minutes. Meanwhile,halve and deseed the chilli and finely chop with the top leafy half of the mint. Place in a bowl,finely grate over a little lemon zest,then squeeze in all the juice. Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil,mix,taste and season to perfection with sea salt and black pepper.
2. Drain the beans and peas,reserving a mugful of cooking water and discarding the mint stalks. Pinch the skins off any larger beans,then pour the beans and peas on to a platter,toss with a few splashes of reserved cooking water,then spoon over the dressing. Drizzle with 1 more tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and toss together at the table before tucking in.
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