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Fresh Spring Pea Crostini Recipe Easy 5-Minute Appetizer with Creamy Ricotta

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A quick and vibrant appetizer featuring lightly mashed fresh spring peas combined with creamy ricotta, spread over toasted baguette slices with a hint of lemon zest and olive oil.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh spring peas, shelled
  • 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 small French baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Zest of 1 small lemon
  • A handful fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (optional)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 1 garlic clove, halved

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the peas for 1-2 minutes until bright green and tender but still with a bit of bite. Drain and plunge into ice water to stop cooking and keep the color. Drain thoroughly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, gently mash the peas with a fork or potato masher to a slightly chunky texture.
  3. Add ricotta cheese, lemon zest, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to the peas. Stir to combine until creamy and well blended. Fold in chopped fresh mint if using.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Brush both sides of baguette slices lightly with olive oil. Toast in the pan until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
  5. Remove toasted bread from heat and rub one side of each slice with the cut garlic clove.
  6. Spoon a generous layer of the pea and ricotta mixture onto each toasted baguette slice. Drizzle a bit more olive oil on top and garnish with a mint leaf or extra lemon zest if desired.
  7. Serve immediately while crostini are crisp and topping is fresh.

Notes

If the pea mixture is too thick, stir in a teaspoon of olive oil or a splash of lemon juice to loosen it. Toast bread just before serving to keep crostini crisp. For dairy-free, substitute ricotta with plant-based soft cheese or cashew cream. Use gluten-free bread for gluten-free option.

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