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Pea and feta crostini

Green pea and feta really complement each other, so no wonder this combo works well as a topping on crostini or other nibbles. This spread can be made in just 5 minutes  -  perfect for last minute bites or snacks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g frozen peas
  • 2 Tbsp chopped mint
  • Zest and juice of ½ lemon
  • 50 g feta cheese
  • I baguette
  • Olive oil

Method
 

  1. Blanch the peas in boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Put the peas into a bowl, crumble the feta on top and add a little olive oil. Using a fork, or potato masher, crush the peas & feta into a rough paste. Add the mint, some of and the zest & juice of the lemon. Season to taste.
  3. In the meantime, slice the baguette slightly diagonally - about 1 cm thick. Put them on a baking tray, drizzle with some olive oil and grill them in the oven (or griddle, barbecue them).
  4. Spoon the pea mixture onto the toasts. Arrange them on a plate, then scatter mint leaves on top of each with some ground pepper and drizzle some oil over the toasts.