Spring Pea, Ricotta, And Basil Crostini – a delicious recipe with water, salt, shelling peas, fresh basil, olive oil, ricotta cheese. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Snacks & Appetizers
Servings:persons
1
Preheat the broiler.
2
In a small pot, bring the water and salt to a boil.
3
Add the peas and cook for 4 minutes.
4
Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
5
Pat dry.
6
In a food processor, combine the peas, the 1/4 cup basil, oil, cheese, and salt and pepper.
7
Process until creamy.
8
Taste and add more salt or pepper as needed.
9
Cut the baguette into sixteen 1/4-inch-wide slices.
10
Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and spray or brush them on both sides with olive oil.
11
Broil until the bread is a light golden-brown color, 1 to 2 minutes.
12
Turn slices and repeat.
13
(Watch carefully, as bread can burn easily.)
14
Remove from broiler and let cool.
15
To assemble, spread about 1 tablespoon of the pea mixture on each slice of bread.
16
Sprinkle with remaining chopped basil.
17
Serve immediately.
156
kcal
Calories
9
g
Fat
13
g
Carbs
6
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 cups shelling peas, preferably English (about 1 1/4 pounds, or use large-size frozen peas), 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil (about 30 leaves), and more.
Yes, Spring Pea, Ricotta, And Basil 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.
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