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Slices of crusty bread topped with a creamy green spread, garnished with fresh mint leaves and peas, are arranged on a wooden cutting board. A loaf of bread and a bowl of pea spread and olive oil are visible in the background.

Easy Pea and Ricotta Crostini Recipe

Donna Castellano, MS, RDN
A tasty and fresh pea and ricotta spread is added to toasted sliced baguette bread and is perfect as a healthy snack and elegant enough for entertaining.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup frozen peas defrosted (I use the defrost option on the microwave to speed things up)
  • 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil optional (omit for a lower calorie option)
  • 1 bunch mint leaves see notes about adding mint
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1 loaf baguette bread sliced (thin or thick depending how you like it)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the sliced bread to a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 min until just slightly golden so the bread doesn't get too hard.
  • In meantime, add peas, ricotta, salt and oil (optional) to a food processor.
  • Pulse a few times until peas and ricotta have combined but there are still small pieces of peas visible.
  • Place a dollop or two of the pea and ricotta spread onto each slice of crostini bread and garnish with 1-2 fresh mint leaves. Season with freshly ground pepper (see notes).

Notes

Alternatively, if you don't want to bite into pieces of mint, pinch off a few mint leaves, add them to the food processor and pulse into along with the pea and ricotta mixture. 

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Nutrition

Serving: 2slicesCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 297IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 2mg

I prefer to focus on quality ingredients from a variety of sources that work in tandem to promote optimal health. Nutrition calculations may not reflect these valuable interactions. However, I understand certain values can be helpful to some. Please note these calculations are merely estimates. Values will vary depending on modifications, brands used, and portion size. Should you require specific information, it's best to consult with a dietitian or qualified healthcare provider.

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Diet Vegetarian
Keywords crostini recipe, healthy snack, peas, ricotta cheese, spring appetizer
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