Green Pea, Basil and Mint Crostini
Green Pea, Basil and Mint Crostini is a fresh, light, flavorful, make ahead appetizer. Peas, basil, mint, jalapeño pepper, ricotta cheese and olive oil are blended together, then spread on toasted slices of sourdough or ciabatta bread and garnished with basil. So fresh and light - and healthy too! Can be made up to 24 hours ahead.
Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Calories: 190kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups peas around 8 ounces frozen, thawed
- 1 jalapeño pepper seeded and coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup basil leaves packed fresh, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus extra for brushing
- 2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
- Kosher salt to taste
- Ground white pepper to taste
- 1 sourdough baguette or ciabatta bread
Instructions
- In a food processor combine the peas, jalapeno pepper, basil, mint, olive oil and ricotta cheese. Process until creamy. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes up to 8 hours, to allow the flavors to blend.
- Cut baguette into 1/4-inch slices, place on a baking sheet and spray or brush with olive oil. Broil on top shelf of oven until bread is light golden-brown in color, approximately 45 seconds to minute. Turn slices over and repeat. Remove to a wire rack to cool.
- To assemble, spread around 1 tablespoon of the pea mixture on each crostini. Top with a small basil leaf – tear larger leaves in two.
Notes
Make ahead: Bread slices can be toasted up to 24 hours ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Green pea mixture can be prepared earlier in the day, covered and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg