Snow Pea and Ricotta Crostini Recipe

Name: Snow Pea and Ricotta Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups snow peas, tips trimmed, finely julienned; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 8 slices baguette (1/2 inch thick); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon,; 2 tablespoons chopped marcona almonds; 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh mint; 1 tablespoon chardonnay vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon finely minced shallots

Servings: persons

3 cups snow peas, tips trimmed, finely julienned
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 slices baguette (1/2 inch thick)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon,
2 tablespoons chopped marcona almonds
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon chardonnay vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely minced shallots

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil; prepare an ice-water bath.
2
Blanch the snow peas for 30 seconds in the boiling water, then transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking process.
3
Drain thoroughly and set aside.
4
In a medium saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat.
5
Toast the baguette slices in the pan until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side; drain on paper towels.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
While still warm, rub the sides of the toast with the garlic cloves to season.
8
Combine the ricotta and lemon zest and juice in a small mixing bowl.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Divide the ricotta among the toasts.
11
Combine the snow peas with the almonds, mint, vinegar, shallots and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl.
12
Season with salt and pepper and divide among the toasts.

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups snow peas, tips trimmed, finely julienned, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 8 slices baguette (1/2 inch thick), Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Snow Pea and Ricotta 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!

Snow Pea and Ricotta Crostini

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