Peas, Mint & Parmesan Crostini
Elegant appetizer crostini topped with mashed peas, fresh mint, and shaved Parmesan. These bite-sized treats combine the sweetness of peas with savory cheese and aromatic mint, finished with a balsamic drizzle.
6 servings
15 min
Ingredients
- •12 slices baguette bread
- •½ clove garlic
- •1 cup peas
- •¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •¼ cup Parmesan
- •¼ cup mint
- •1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Grill 12 slices bread and rub with garlic clove.
5 min
- 2.
Blanch peas in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes for fresh peas and 1 minute for frozen.
2 min
- 3.
Drain peas; transfer to a bowl. Season with kosher salt and extra-virgin olive oil and mash with the back of a fork.
3 min
- 4.
Spread about 1 tablespoon mixture over each toast. Garnish with shaved Parmesan, torn mint, and a few drops of balsamic vinegar.
5 min
