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. 1.

    Grill 12 slices bread and rub with garlic clove.

    5 min

  2. 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. 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. 4.

    Spread about 1 tablespoon mixture over each toast. Garnish with shaved Parmesan, torn mint, and a few drops of balsamic vinegar.

    5 min

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