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pea pesto crostini
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Pea Pesto Crostini

This spring pesto made with peas is super flavorful and can be used in so many ways.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 352kcal
Author Chellie Schmitz

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil +2 tablespoons for bread
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 loaf french bread baguette
  • 4 hard boiled eggs sliced

Instructions

  • Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, basil, peas, garlic, cheese and pine nuts into a blender or food processor.
  • Blend until combined well.
  • Slice the bread on the diagonal and brush both sides of it with the remaining 2 tbs of olive oil.
  • Place the bread under the broiler to toast it. This should only take a few minutes.
  • Top the bread with the pea pesto and sliced eggs, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 388mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 2mg