Bruschetta with Peas and Mint

This is a fun take on bruschetta with peas, shallots, and mint that I invented one year when my neighbor brought me a bunch of fresh peas. I have also made it with frozen peas.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or as needed
• 4 shallots, minced
• ¾ cup fresh or frozen peas
• 6 slices ciabatta bread

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a skillet and cook shallots and peas until soft, but not browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until coarsely pureed. Mix in mint.

Step 2

Cut ciabatta slices in half and drizzle with olive oil. Cut garlic in half and rub onto each slice.

Step 3

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place ciabatta slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.

Step 4

Remove from oven and spread with pea mixture. Serve immediately.