Bruschetta with Minted Pea Puree

Health score
1%
Bruschetta with Minted Pea Puree
45 min.
30
52kcal

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This bruschetta with minted pea puree is a delicious and elegant appetizer or snack. The pea puree is a refreshing and creamy blend of peas, mint, and cream cheese, with a hint of garlic and Parmesan. It's the perfect topping for crispy, garlic-rubbed toasts, and the result is a bite-sized treat that's both beautiful and delicious.

This recipe is a great way to elevate a simple baguette and showcase the versatility of peas. The addition of mint gives the puree a bright and refreshing flavor, while the cream cheese adds a lovely richness and smoothness. The garlic-rubbed toasts provide the perfect base, adding a subtle garlicky kick and a satisfying crunch.

Whether you're looking for a sophisticated starter for a dinner party or a unique snack to enjoy with drinks, this bruschetta with minted pea puree is sure to impress. It's a great way to celebrate the flavors of spring and summer, and it's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

So, if you're looking for a new way to enjoy peas or simply want to try something a little different, why not give this bruschetta with minted pea puree a go? It's a delicious and elegant take on a classic appetizer that's sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz peas frozen
  • ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 10 oz crusty baguette french cut into 30 (1/2-inch) slices
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh finely chopped
  •  garlic clove 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoon parmesan grated
  • 30 servings salt and pepper 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Make toasts: Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Lay baguette slices out in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until dry and crispy.
  3. Cut 1 garlic clove in half.
  4. Brush one side of each toasted baguette slice lightly with olive oil and rub with cut side of garlic clove. Return toasts to oven for 4 minutes. Cool completely.
  5. Make pea puree: Mince remaining garlic clove.
  6. Place peas, minced garlic and 1/3 cup water in pan, bring to boil and cook for 5 minutes. Puree mixture in food processor until smooth.
  7. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  8. Add mint and process again until mint is blended in.
  9. Let cool completely in food processor bowl.
  10. When pea mixture is cool, pulse in cream cheese and Parmesan until combined; season with salt and pepper. When ready to serve, spoon a small amount of puree onto each toast.

Nutrition Facts

Calories52kcal
Protein12.92%
Fat39.2%
Carbs47.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.67
Glycemic Load
3.55
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.3213043430739%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:51.52kcal
2.58%
Fat:2.25g
3.46%
Saturated Fat:0.79g
4.93%
Carbohydrates:6.19g
2.06%
Net Carbohydrates:5.42g
1.97%
Sugar:1.09g
1.21%
Cholesterol:2.98mg
0.99%
Sodium:264.4mg
11.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:1.67g
3.34%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.44%
Vitamin C:3.96mg
4.8%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.56%
Folate:16.95µg
4.24%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.19%
Vitamin K:3.25µg
3.1%
Fiber:0.77g
3.09%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.01%
Selenium:2.11µg
3.01%
Iron:0.5mg
2.77%
Vitamin A:127.61IU
2.55%
Phosphorus:23.95mg
2.4%
Calcium:18.41mg
1.84%
Magnesium:6.26mg
1.56%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.53%
Copper:0.03mg
1.53%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.45%
Vitamin E:0.2mg
1.33%
Potassium:41.66mg
1.19%
Source:My Recipes