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Pea Pesto Crostini

This clean, easy pesto comes together using ingredients I often have laying around my house anyway  - and it makes a great, sophisticated appetizer!

Pea Pesto Crostini

Servings

10

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

2 minutes

Calories

0

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

    For The Pesto:

  • 1 10-ounce package frozen peas, defrosted
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus extra for seasoning)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus extra for seasoning)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • For The Crostini:

  • 8 1/2-inch thick slices whole-grain baguette or ciabatta bread, preferably day-old, * see Cook's Note
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 8 cherry tomatoes (halved or 1 small tomato, diced)

Instructions

  1. For the pea pesto: Pulse together the peas, garlic, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  2. For the crostini: Preheat a stovetop griddle or grill pan on medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the sliced bread with olive oil and grill until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the bread to a clean surface and spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the prepared pesto on each slice.
  3. Top with tomato halves and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
10
per serving
Calories
0
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
16 grams
Protein
7 grams
Fat
17 grams
Saturated Fat
3 grams
Cholestrol
5 milligrams
Sodium
252 milligrams
Fiber
2 grams
Sugar
3 grams
nut free
vegetarian

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