Spring Pea Crostini

Name: Spring Pea Crostini
Ingredients: 40 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick); 3 cups fresh or frozen peas; 2 cups packed fresh parsley leaves; 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese; Thinly sliced fresh basil or whole parsley sprigs

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

40 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
3 cups fresh or frozen peas
2 cups packed fresh parsley leaves
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese
Thinly sliced fresh basil or whole parsley sprigs

Directions

1

Preheat broiler. Place baguette slices on ungreased
2

. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
3

In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups salted water to a boil. Add peas; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or just until tender. Drain.
4

Place peas and parsley in a food processor; process until chopped. Add yogurt, 3 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; process just until blended.
5

To serve, spread pea mixture over baguette slices. Drizzle with remaining oil; top with cheese and basil.