Appetizers

Spring Pea Crostini

Crostini are the best friend of home cooks who need a simple appetizer, fast. In this case, all it takes is slices of toasted French bread, a couple handfuls of peas—delicious fresh, but wonderful frozen, as well—fresh mint, lemon, and a crumble of feta.

Prep

Cook

Servings

Level

Easy

Ingredients

1 loaf French bread, cut into ½-inch thick slices
3 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
4 Tablespoons Challenge Butter, softened
1 small garlic clove, chopped
2 cups frozen peas, thawed and patted dry
¼ cup crumbled feta
zest of 1 lemon
fresh mint, for garnish

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F.
2

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange bread slices in an even layer. Brush both sides with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until bread is golden brown on the edges but still springy in the center.
3

Place butter, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add peas and process until smooth and combined.
4

To assemble crostini, spread each crostini with smashed pea mixture. Sprinkle each with crumbled feta and lemon zest. Garnish with a mint leaf and serve.