Spinach, Broad Beans and Courgettes

Pod the broad beans, simmer in lightly salted water for about five minutes. Drain in a colinder and cool under a cold tap. Peel the broad beans and put to one side  Picture  .

Wash and dry the courgettes, top and tail, cut into slices on the bias and season with salt and pepper. Put a little olive oil into a griddle pan over a medium heat. When hot add the courgette slices in batches if need be and cook on both sides and drain on kithchen paper  Picture  .

Wash, trim and dry the baby spinach. A few minutes before you want to serve, put the broad beans and courgettes into an oven proof pan and quickly warm through under a medium heat. Stir in the spinach for a few more minutes, and keep warm in a low oven until required.