Smashed Pea Crostini

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Smashed Pea Crostini

This recipe makes 40 servings

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Nutritional Info

Pper piece: about -
cal 56
pro 2 g
total fat 3 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 4 g
fibre 1 g
chol 5 mg
sodium 114 mg
potassium 28 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 4
iron 2
vit A 2
vit C 2
folate 4
  • Portion size: 40 pieces

The classic combination of mint and peas makes for a lovely summery appetizer bursting with freshness.

Ingredients

  • 1 1baguettebaguettes, (about 24 in/60 cm)
  • 1/3 cup 1/3cupextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup 1cupfresh peafresh peas
  • 1 cup 1cupricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup 1/4cupfinely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp 3tbsppacked fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tsp 2tsplemon juice
  • 1 1clove garliccloves of garlic, minced (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2tspsalt
  • 1/2 tsp 1/2tsppepper
  • 2 oz 2ozParmesan cheese, cut into shavings

Preparation

Cut baguette into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices; arrange on baking sheet. Brush with 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the oil. Broil, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Set aside.

In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook peas just until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and chill in ice water; drain well.

In food processor, puree together ricotta, remaining oil, grated Parmesan, mint, lemon juice, garlic (if using), salt and pepper. Pulse in peas until crushed but still chunky.

Top each crostini with some of the pea mixture. Garnish with Parmesan shavings.


Source : Canadian Living Magazine: June 2009

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