Minted Pea Puree Crostini

  3.9 – 10 reviews  • Beans and Legumes
Level: Easy
Total: 15 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 10 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
  2. 1 cup ricotta
  3. 2 tablespoons garlic infused olive oil, plus more for toasting bread
  4. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  5. Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  6. 1 French baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick on a bias

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Add the peas and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, put them into a food processor and pulse until chunky. Add the ricotta and pulse to combine. While the processor is running, pour in the oil in a slow steady stream. Transfer the puree to a serving bowl, then stir in the mint and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Arrange the bread on a lined baking sheet and drizzle with some garlic infused olive oil. Toast in the oven until light golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Spread the pea puree over the toasts and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 6 servings
Calories 286
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Carbohydrates 34 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 5 g
Protein 13 g
Cholesterol 21 mg
Sodium 387 mg

Reviews

Joshua Gonzalez
threw away, unedible
Mary Graham
The whole family enjoyed it but did need more garlic.
Brian Baldwin
Excellent! Easy to make and delicious!
Eric Patrick PhD
Very refreshing. I rubbed garlic on the hot toasts, then added the infused oil; then added the puree. Thanks, Claire. Love your recipes.
Tyler Brennan
Very easy, very cheap and very tasty. I will be serving this alot during the summer when I have to use up all the veggies for entertaining. Thanx Claire..it is a keeper
Charles Lee
It had a nice flavor but next time I would add even more garlic infused olive oil. But, it did please my pea-disliking family.
David Bryant
Perfect to serve in the springtime . Just had Belgian guests who marveled over something “so delicious and just right with a glass of Prosecco”
Amanda Rangel
Peas and mint just go together so well. We loved this appy and would make it again. I added 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes to the ricotta before mixing with the peas as we like a bit of a zing.
Thanks Claire for your great cookbook too, which I downloaded to my B&N colornook e-reader. I have made at least 8 of your recipes which are quick, easy and delicious.
Kelly Maldonado
Disappointed.
It was a very flat taste. Would not make it again.
David Morrison
So good & good for you!! I used part skim milk ricotta cheese, and it turned out amazing.
This would be great for a party. I will def make these again & again!

 

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