Pea Bruschetta: 5 Fresh Ideas for a Tasty Appetizer
A fresh, vibrant, and elegant Pea Bruschetta made with sweet peas, mint, lemon, and cheese on crisp toasted bread. This easy appetizer is light, flavorful, and perfect for spring gatherings or brunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or ricotta cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette or small sourdough loaf, sliced 1/2 inch thick
- Extra olive oil for brushing bread
- Optional: crumbled feta, prosciutto, or chili flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the baguette and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
- Toast or grill bread slices for 5–7 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Rub with a cut garlic clove while warm (optional).
- In a pot of boiling salted water, cook peas for 2–3 minutes until tender and bright green. Drain and place in ice water to stop cooking.
- In a food processor, combine peas, olive oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, mint, and cheese. Pulse until smooth but still slightly chunky. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the pea mixture over toasted bread slices. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with extra mint, cheese, or toppings of your choice.
- Serve immediately while bread is crisp and topping is fresh.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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