Description
This vibrant Pea Bruschetta recipe features a fresh and creamy pea topping served on crisp ciabatta slices, enhanced with Parmesan, lemon zest, and pea shoots. Perfect as a light appetizer or snack, it combines the sweetness of peas with zesty lemon and savory garlic for a delightful bite.
Ingredients
Pea Topping
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Small handful of pea shoots (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 clove garlic (save the other half for the bruschetta)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bruschetta
- 6 slices ciabatta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 clove garlic
- Additional pea shoots for garnish
- Fresh Parmesan for garnish
- Lemon zest for garnish
- Black pepper for garnish
- Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Make the Pea Topping: Place the frozen peas, pea shoots, grated Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, half a clove of garlic, salt, and pepper into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a rough paste. Set aside while preparing the bread.
- Preheat the Broiler or Grill: Prepare your oven’s broiler or a grill by preheating it to a high temperature to toast the ciabatta slices evenly.
- Prepare the Bread: Drizzle the ciabatta slices evenly with 2 tablespoons of olive oil making sure each slice is well coated.
- Toast the Bread: Place the bread slices under the broiler or on the grill. Toast each side for 2-3 minutes until the bread is crisp and golden brown, keeping a close eye to prevent burning.
- Garlic Rub: Immediately after toasting and while the bread is still warm, use the remaining half clove of garlic to gently rub over the surface of each slice to infuse a subtle garlic flavor.
- Assemble the Bruschetta: Spread an even layer of the pea topping over each toasted ciabatta slice.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese and lemon zest on top of each bruschetta. Add fresh pea shoots, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and finish with a crack of black pepper for added flavor.
Notes
- Use frozen peas for convenience, no need to thaw before processing.
- Rub garlic onto warm toast for the best flavor infusion.
- Pea shoots are optional but add a lovely fresh garnish.
- For a vegan version, omit Parmesan or substitute with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Italian
