Sweet Pea Crostini Recipe

Name: Sweet Pea Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth or water; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen peas; 1/4 cup fresh chopped mint; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 3 ounces finely diced prosciutto; 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices; Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling; 3 to 4 cloves garlic

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken broth or water
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen peas
1/4 cup fresh chopped mint
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup whipping cream
3 ounces finely diced prosciutto
1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick slices
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
3 to 4 cloves garlic

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For the Sweet Peas: Warm the chicken broth and red pepper flakes in a medium
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saucepan over medium-high heat until the broth boils.
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Add the frozen peas and cook until the peas are tender, about 5 minutes.
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Drain the peas in a mesh sieve.
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Place the peas in a food processor with the mint, salt, and pepper.
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Puree the pea mixture.
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Place the pea puree in a medium bowl and refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, for the crostini: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the baguette slices on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
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Bake in the oven until toasted and golden around the edges, about 10 minutes.
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While the crostini are still warm, drizzle the tops with extra-virgin olive oil.
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Using a whole clove of garlic in your fingertips, rub the top of the crostini a few times to give a hint of garlic.
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To finish, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
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Fold the whipped cream into the pea puree.
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Top each of the crostini with about 1 tablespoon of pea puree.
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Sprinkle with a bit of the diced prosciutto.
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Serve immediately.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken broth or water, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen peas, 1/4 cup fresh chopped mint, and more.

Yes, Sweet Pea 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.

Sweet Pea Crostini

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