Minty Peas & Bacon on Toast

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400.

2. 2

   In a food processor, combine the peas with the butter, cream cheese and the 1/4 cup of mint.

3. 3

   Pulse until nearly smooth; season the pea butter with salt and cayenne.

4. 4

   Brush the bread with olive oil and arrange the slices on a rimmed baking sheet.

5. 5

   Toast the bread in the oven for about 8 minutes, turning once, until lightly golden but still chewy in the center.

6. 6

   Transfer the toasts to a work surface; leave the oven on.

7. 7

   Spread each toast with about 1/4 cup of the pea butter and top with 3 slices of bacon.

8. 8

   Arrange the toasts on the baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, until the bacon just starts to render.

9. 9

   Turn on the broiler and broil the toasts 6 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes, until the bacon starts to brown.

10. 10

    Garnish the toasts with olive oil and chopped mint and serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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