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Pea Bruschetta

Tasty Pea Bruschetta: A Fresh Twist for Appetizer Lovers

Enjoy a quick, vibrant appetizer with this Pea Bruschetta recipe, combining creamy pea pesto, crispy ciabatta, and zesty lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 205
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pea Topping
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas Just defrosted
  • 1 cup Pea Shoots Optional
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Hard cheese works well as a substitute
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for best taste
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh preferred
  • 1/2 clove Garlic Fresh for best flavor
Bread
  • 1 loaf Ciabatta Bread Any rustic or crusty bread can be used
  • to taste Black Pepper Freshly cracked for best flavor

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Baking sheet
  • Broiler

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pour the defrosted frozen peas into a food processor. Add pea shoots, grated Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper, then pulse to form a rough paste.
  2. Preheat the broiler to high and line a baking sheet with parchment. Slice ciabatta into halves, drizzle with olive oil, and toast under broiler for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
  3. Remove toasted ciabatta, let cool slightly, then rub with leftover garlic clove.
  4. Spread pea topping over each slice, garnish with extra Parmesan and lemon zest, add pea shoots, drizzle with olive oil, and finish with black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 7gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, prepare pea topping just before serving to maintain freshness.

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