Pea And Mint Pesto Crostini Recipe

Name: Pea And Mint Pesto Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Pesto; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, defrosted; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning; 1/3 cup olive oil (preferably extra virgin); For the Crostini; 1 1 loaf whole-grain baguette or 1 loaf ciabatta bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices; 1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra virgin); 8 -10 cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 small tomatoes, diced

Servings: persons

For the Pesto
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, defrosted
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
1/3 cup olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
For the Crostini
1 1 loaf whole-grain baguette or 1 loaf ciabatta bread, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
8 -10 cherry tomatoes, halved or 1 small tomatoes, diced

1
For the pea pesto: Pulse together the peas, Parmesan, garlic, and mint with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until everything is well combined and you have a smooth puree, about 1 minute. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
2
For the crostini: Brush one side of the sliced bread with olive oil and toast it until golden brown and crispy. You can grill the bread if you prefer.
3
Transfer the bread to a serving platter. If necessary, cut the bread slices so that you have slices about 2 inches long. Spread one heaping tablespoon of the pea pesto on each slice. Top each slice with a tomato half or a bit of diced tomato and serve.
4
For maximum crispiness, use day old bread or fresh bread that's been dried out in a 300F oven for about 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Pesto, 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, defrosted, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, Pea And Mint Pesto Crostini falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pea And Mint Pesto Crostini

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Variations & substitutions

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