Pea Crostini Recipe

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crostini recipes, mashed peas, pea crostini

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 96kcal

Author: Chef Jessica Formicola

Whip up vibrant pea crostini with lemon, garlic, parsley and olive oil. Fast, fresh, and make-ahead friendly- perfect for parties, snacks, or brunch.

Combine the 2 cups frozen peas, chopped 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 flat leaf parsley, 1 ½ tablespoons virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt and 1/2 cup water to a medium sauce pan. Bring to a simmer, stirring for 5-7 minutes or until parsley is wilted and garlic is starting to soften.
Strain, reserving liquid, and add solids to a food processor. Add the Zest of two lemons and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper to mixture and puree. Mixture will be a paste, add the reserved liquid until it is a spreadable consistency.
Remove and refrigerate until ready to serve.
When ready to serve, spread generously on a crostinis. Sprinkle with desired toppings including crushed red pepper flakes , balsamic reduction, additional lemon zest , flakey sea salt (Maldon sea salt) or additional olive oil.
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Adapted from Bon Appetite.

Storage: Store different elements separately. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Freezing: Pea mash can be frozen, but will be a little thinner and more watery when thawed. It is best served after the original preparation.