Contents
Bruschetta with Minted Pea Puree
Ingredients
- 1 (10 oz.) French baguette, cut into 30 (1/2-inch) slices
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (10 oz.) box frozen baby peas
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
- 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Make toasts: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lay baguette slices out in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until dry and crispy. Cut 1 garlic clove in half. Brush one side of each toasted baguette slice lightly with olive oil and rub with cut side of garlic clove. Return toasts to oven for 4 minutes. Cool completely.
Step 2
Make pea puree: Mince remaining garlic clove. Place peas, minced garlic and 1/3 cup water in pan, bring to boil and cook for 5 minutes. Puree mixture in food processor until smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes. Add mint and process again until mint is blended in. Let cool completely in food processor bowl.
Step 3
When pea mixture is cool, pulse in cream cheese and Parmesan until combined; season with salt and pepper. When ready to serve, spoon a small amount of puree onto each toast.
Nutrition Information
Yield
30Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 85Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 3mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 1gSugar 182gProtein 3g
