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Spring Pea and Mint Crostini

A classic combination of sweet spring peas and fresh mint are combined to make this simple, fresh crostini topping.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, lunch, snacks
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Farmers Market Produce, mint and peas, peas in a pod, Spring recipes
Servings: 6 crostini
Calories: 128kcal

Ingredients

Spring Pea and Mint Crostini

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh green peas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5-6 mint leaves sliced thinly (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ tsp lemon zest
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 slices baguette, ciabatta (or your favorite bread)

Instructions

  • Prepare a bowl of ice water. Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the peas and cook until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain and transfer to the ice water until cooled. Drain well and transfer to a bowl.
  • Using a hand-held immersion blender or a fork, pulse or mash the peas, leaving them a little chunky, or a smoother mixture if you prefer. Add the olive oil, lemon juice and zest and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the fresh mint just before you are ready to assemble the crostini.
  • Toast or grill 6 slices of your preferred bread.
    Drizzle with a little olive oil. Divide the pea mixture between the bread pieces and garnish with fresh mint.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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