Zucchini e Fagiolini alla Menta

• 200 g green (French) beans; trimmed
• 300 g small courgettes, trimmed and quartered lengthways
• salt

In a large pan, cook the beans and courgettes in boiling salted water until al dente, probably about 15 minutes. Drain both and when still warm put in a bowl. Add the garlic, mint and olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste and mix in the vinegar or lemon juice.

Leave at room temperature, uncovered, for at least half an hour to allow the vegetables absorb the flavours. The longe