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Pea Pesto Crostini

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas defrosted
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated, plus shavings for garnish
  • 1 garlic clove coarsely chopped
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 ½ –inch slices baguette or ciabatta bread

Instructions

  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add peas to the water, and cook for 3 minutes. Drain peas and transfer to food processor. Add olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, and red pepper flakes, and blend until the mixture forms a paste. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until well incorporated, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toast baguette slices under broiler or on a grill pan until golden brown on both sides. Spread about 1 tablespoon of the pesto on each of the toasts. Top with parmesan cheese shavings if desired and serve.