Description
Elevate your appetizer game with Pea and Goat Cheese Crostini—a delightful combination of crunchy toasted baguette, sweet peas, creamy goat cheese, and fresh mint. This vibrant dish is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant dinner parties, and it delivers restaurant-quality flavors with minimal effort. Enjoy a taste of nostalgia with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh baguette (about 12 oz), sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup fresh green peas (about 150g)
- 4 oz creamy goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet.
- Brush each slice lightly with olive oil and toast in the oven for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a pot of boiling water, cook peas for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain well.
- In a bowl, mix cooked peas, goat cheese, chopped mint, salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil until combined.
- Spoon the pea mixture onto each toasted baguette slice. Optionally, sprinkle additional mint on top.
- Serve immediately on a beautiful platter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostinis (80g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg