Crostini with pea purée, rocket & broad beans

Health score
6%
Crostini with pea purée, rocket & broad beans
25 min.
6
582kcal

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If you're looking for a fresh and vibrant appetizer to serve at your next gathering, this Crostini with Pea Purée, Rocket, and Broad Beans is sure to impress! Bursting with flavor and texture, this recipe combines the earthy sweetness of broad beans and peas with the peppery bite of rocket and the creamy richness of pecorino cheese. Each crispy slice of ciabatta is topped with a velvety smooth pea purée, making it the perfect base for the delightful toppings that follow.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or preparing a light starter for a dinner party, this dish is easy to prepare and offers a refreshing combination of flavors. The slight crunch of radish slices adds an extra layer of freshness, while the dill-infused butter elevates the ciabatta with an aromatic finish. The addition of mint and yogurt in the pea purée gives it a creamy texture with a hint of coolness, balancing the warmth of the bread.

In just 25 minutes, you can create a dish that looks as beautiful as it tastes, making it a perfect choice for anyone who loves delicious, seasonal ingredients. And with only 582 calories per serving, this light yet satisfying snack is a great way to indulge without overindulging. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil for that final touch of Mediterranean flavor, and enjoy a taste of summer in every bite!

Ingredients

  • 200 avarakkai / broad beans 
  • 400 pea-mond dressing frozen
  • 85 butter 
  • 100 yogurt 
  • leaves mint leaves 
  •  ciabatta bread sliced
  • small bunch optional: dill chopped
  • handfuls arugula 
  • 140 radishes thinly sliced
  • 85 pecorino cheese 
  • servings olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin for drizzling, if you like

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • immersion blender
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Cook the broad beans in a pan of boiling water for 4 mins until just tender.
  2. Drain, cool under cold running water, then drain and set aside. In the same pan, fry the peas in half the butter until just cooked. Allow to cool, then blitz with a hand blender or in a food processor with the mint, yogurt and seasoning until smooth.
  3. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas
  4. Melt the rest of the butter in a small pan, stir in the dill, then brush over the slices of bread.
  5. Bake for 10-12 mins until the bread is crisp and golden.
  6. Spread some pea pure onto each slice, then top with rocket, broad beans and radishes. Use a potato peeler to shave pecorino on top.
  7. Drizzle with olive oil, if you like, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories582kcal
Protein13.33%
Fat47.31%
Carbs39.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
45.67
Glycemic Load
7.12
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.046956593576%

Flavonoids

Pelargonidin
14.73mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.36mg
Kaempferol
2.55mg
Quercetin
0.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:581.55kcal
29.08%
Fat:30.93g
47.58%
Saturated Fat:12.41g
77.59%
Carbohydrates:57.91g
19.3%
Net Carbohydrates:50.47g
18.35%
Sugar:4.27g
4.74%
Cholesterol:47.36mg
15.79%
Sodium:651.88mg
28.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.6g
39.2%
Folate:188.48µg
47.12%
Fiber:7.44g
29.77%
Phosphorus:280.82mg
28.08%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.01%
Calcium:219.31mg
21.93%
Vitamin K:19.43µg
18.51%
Vitamin E:2.61mg
17.4%
Magnesium:63.32mg
15.83%
Copper:0.29mg
14.39%
Iron:2.56mg
14.22%
Vitamin A:617.37IU
12.35%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.24%
Zinc:1.77mg
11.81%
Potassium:396.47mg
11.33%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.56%
Selenium:5.26µg
7.51%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.51%
Vitamin C:5.05mg
6.12%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.35%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.07%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.39%