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Pea Bruschetta

Fresh and Flavorful Pea Bruschetta for Your Next Gathering

Discover this delightful Pea Bruschetta, a perfect blend of creamy pea pesto and crispy ciabatta, ideal for any gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pea Topping
  • 2 cups Frozen Peas no cooking needed—just defrost!
  • 1 cup Pea Shoots optional for added flavor and nutrition
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese substitute with vegan cheese for a dairy-free version
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil opt for extra virgin for best results
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh lemon juice enhances flavor beautifully
  • 1 clove Garlic rub on warm toast for a subtle garlic essence
For the Bread
  • 1 loaf Ciabatta Bread feel free to substitute with any crusty bread like baguette
  • to taste Black Pepper adjust to taste, avoid salt since Parmesan adds saltiness
For Drizzling
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil drizzle over assembled bruschetta for added flavor

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet
  • Broiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine the thawed frozen peas, optional pea shoots, grated Parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and a clove of garlic. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
  2. Preheat your broiler to high. While it heats, slice the ciabatta bread into ½-inch thick slices and drizzle each slice lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Broil the ciabatta slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy, keeping a close eye.
  4. Remove the toasted ciabatta from the oven and gently rub one side of each slice with the cut garlic clove.
  5. Spread a generous layer of the creamy pea topping on each warm slice of toasted ciabatta and garnish with additional grated Parmesan, sprinkle of lemon zest, and pea shoots if desired. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and finish with black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Assemble just before serving for best texture. Experiment with fresh herbs for a twist.

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