Soybean-Mint Crostini Recipe

Name: Soybean-Mint Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 leek (about 8 oz. total); 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 2 1/4 cups (12 oz.) frozen shelled soybeans, thawed; 5 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and ground white pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves; 1 slender baguette (1 1/2 to 2 in. wide; 8 oz.); Garlic-flavored cooking oil spray or 2 tablespoons olive oil; About 8 ounces English cucumber; About 32 fresh mint leaves, rinsed; Chili powder; Lime or lemon wedges

Servings: persons

1 leek (about 8 oz. total)
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
2 1/4 cups (12 oz.) frozen shelled soybeans, thawed
5 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and ground white pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 slender baguette (1 1/2 to 2 in. wide; 8 oz.)
Garlic-flavored cooking oil spray or 2 tablespoons olive oil
About 8 ounces English cucumber
About 32 fresh mint leaves, rinsed
Chili powder
Lime or lemon wedges

1
Trim and discard dark green tops and root ends from leek. Split white stalk lengthwise and rinse well to remove dirt between layers. Finely chop leek.
2
In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat, stir leek, shallots, garlic, and soybeans in 2 tablespoons olive oil until leek is limp, 6 to 8 minutes.
3
Place soybean mixture in a food processor and whirl until coarsely pureed. Add remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, whirling until mixture has a spreadable consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped mint.
4
Slice baguette on a slight diagonal into pieces about 1/4 inch thick; reserve ends for another use. Arrange slices on racks on two baking sheets (each 12 by 15 in.). Spray baguette slices lightly with cooking oil spray or brush tops lightly with olive oil. Bake in a 425u00b0 regular or convection oven until lightly browned, 6 to 9 minutes.
5
Spread about 1 tablespoon warm or cool soybean mixture on each slice of toast. Rinse cucumber and thinly slice crosswise. Garnish each toast with a cucumber slice, a fresh mint leaf, and a sprinkling of chili powder. Serve with lime or lemon wedges to squeeze over each just before eating.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 leek (about 8 oz. total), 1/4 cup chopped shallots, 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced, 2 1/4 cups (12 oz.) frozen shelled soybeans, thawed, and more.

Yes, Soybean-Mint 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.

Soybean-Mint Crostini

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