Vibrant Spring Pea and Mint Bruschetta
A fresh, quick, and vibrant appetizer combining sweet peas, cool mint, and crunchy toasted bread, perfect for spring and ready in just 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh or thawed frozen green peas
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- About 8 slices baguette or rustic bread, toasted
- Optional: Parmesan cheese shavings
Instructions
- If using fresh peas, shell and blanch them in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until bright green and tender. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking and preserve color. If using frozen peas, thaw completely at room temperature.
- In a food processor, combine peas, chopped mint, minced garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Pulse a few times until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky. Alternatively, mash with a fork or potato masher and stir in seasonings.
- Season the pea mixture with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Slice the baguette or rustic bread into ½-inch (1.3 cm) slices. Toast in a toaster, under a broiler, or on a grill pan over medium-high heat until golden and crisp on both sides, about 1-2 minutes per side.
- Spoon a generous amount of the pea and mint mixture onto each toasted bread slice. Add Parmesan shavings if desired.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the bread’s crunch and the fresh flavors.
Notes
Do not over-blend the pea mixture; keep some texture for the best flavor and mouthfeel. Use fresh peas and mint for optimal freshness. Toast bread just before serving to avoid sogginess. For a vegan version, omit Parmesan or substitute with nutritional yeast or toasted nuts. If pea mixture is too thick, add a splash of olive oil or lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 slices of br
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 0.8
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
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