Crunchy CROSTINI

Pea and mint crostini

Crostini con crema di piselli e menta

➤ MAKES 12 ➤ PREPARATION 5 mins ➤ BAKING 10 mins

Peas and mint make such a heavenly combination, especially on top of crunchy crostini. You can use frozen peas if fresh are not in season.

• 10-12 slices of baguette
• 60ml extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, cut in half
• 250g fresh or frozen peas
• a handful of fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
• salt, to season
• zest of 1 lemon, to garnish

Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark Form the pea mixture into neat quenelles using two teaspoons and top the crostini. Scatter with a little lemon zest and a few extra mint leaves to serve.