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MERRY AND LIGHT

CRUSHED BROAD BEAN BRUSCHETTA

PREP + COOK TIME 35 mins SERVES 4

 31/3 cups frozen broad beans
 1 cup frozen baby peas
 1/3 cup firmly packed mint leaves, shredded, plus extra, to serve
 2 cloves garlic, crushed
 salt and black pepper
 4 oval bread rolls
 1/4 cup olive oil
 1/2 cup white vinegar
 8 cold eggs
 180g feta cheese
 100g semi-dried tomatoes in oil, drained, finely chopped

1 Place broad beans and peas in separate heatproof bowls; cover each with boiling water. Stand for 5 minutes; drain. Peel broad beans. Place broad beans and peas in a large bowl; mash coarsely with a potato masher. Stir in mint and garlic; season to taste.

Preheat grill to high. Split bread rolls in half. Brush cut side with half the oil. Place bread under grill, cut-side up, for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Turn,

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