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Peas, Mint & Parmesan Crostini

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

4.6

(33)

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Photo by Romulo Yanes

You can sub in fresh favas or edamame for the peas.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

12 slices of baguette bread
1/2 garlic clove
1 cup fresh or frozen peas, thawed
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Shaved Parmesan
Torn mint
A few drops of balsamic vinegar

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Grill 12 slices bread and rub with garlic clove.

    Step 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.

    Step 3

    Drain peas; transfer to a bowl. Season with kosher salt and extra-virgin olive oil and mash with the back of a fork.

    Step 4

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

TagsToastSandwichItalianEuropeanPeaBean and LegumeVegetableParmesanCheeseDairyStarterSnackDinnerNut FreeVegetarianEasyBon Appétit

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