Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min. Makes 3 dozen Ingredients 1 French bread baguette, cut into 36 slices 1 tablespoon ...
Spring Pea Crostini with Lemon Creme
Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.
Makes
3 dozen
Ingredients
1 French bread baguette, cut into 36 slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups fresh peas, shelled
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
Brush baguette slices with oil. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until toasted.
Place peas in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid.
Transfer peas to a food processor; add the sugar, mint, vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, salt, pepper and reserved cooking liquid. Cover and process until pureed.
In a small bowl, combine creme fraiche and lemon juice. Spread 2 teaspoons pea puree over each baguette slice; top with 1/4 teaspoon lemon creme.
