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Crostini with peas, mint and radishes

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Ingredients for 6 servings:

  • 150 g peas, frozen, approx.
  • 60 g cottage cheese, approx.
  • 1 clove(s) garlic
  • 1 tbsp mint, chopped, approx.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, freshly ground
  • some radishes
  • 6 slices of baguette or ciabatta
  • some mint, cut into fine strips

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Rest time approx. 1 hour; Total time approx. 1 hour 20 minutes

Pea dip on toasted bread

Add the peas to boiling salted water, bring to a boil, and cook for about 1 minute, until tender. Strain through a sieve and drain well. Transfer to a bowl, add the cottage cheese, mint, olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, and crush in the garlic. Purée with a hand blender and let it marinate, ideally in the refrigerator. Season to taste before serving. Toast the bread in a toaster, spread a thick layer of pea cream, top with thinly sliced ​​radishes, and sprinkle with mint. Serve immediately to prevent the bread from becoming soggy. The pea cream also tastes good as a dip with bread, crackers, or nachos.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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