Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring fresh peas blended into a delightful pesto, served on toasted ciabatta with crumbled cheese.
Ingredients
- Ciabatta bread
- Fresh peas
- Olive oil
- Cheese (e.g., feta or parmesan)
- Lemon zest
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh pea shoots (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the pea pesto by blending fresh peas with olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Slice the ciabatta bread and toast it until golden.
- Spread a generous layer of pea pesto on each piece of toast.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Garnish with crumbled cheese, lemon zest, and fresh pea shoots if available.
- Serve immediately as an appetizer or light lunch.
Notes
Use fresh peas for the best flavor and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg