Description

Pea Bruschetta is a bright, refreshing appetizer featuring sweet peas blended with herbs, rice vinegar, and olive oil, served on crispy toasted baguette slices for a perfect balance of freshness and crunch.

Ingredients

16 oz bag frozen peas

1 small white onion, finely chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil + 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 tablespoon dried dill

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons onion powder

2 teaspoons coarse salt, or to taste

1 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

2 teaspoons white sugar

1 loaf French baguette

Thinly sliced green onions or chives, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the peas according to package instructions, then drain well.
In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent and fragrant.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked peas, sautéed onion, remaining olive oil, rice vinegar, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Mix until evenly coated.
Slice the French baguette into 1/2-inch thick pieces, brush each slice with olive oil, and toast in a 350°F (175°C) oven until golden and crisp.
Top each toasted slice with a spoonful of the pea mixture.
Garnish with thinly sliced green onions or chives, if desired, and serve immediately while the bread is warm.

Notes

Add crumbled feta, shaved Parmesan, or a spread of ricotta for a creamy touch.

Replace dried herbs with fresh ones for more vibrant flavor.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.

Prepare the pea mixture ahead of time, but assemble just before serving to keep bread crisp.

Serve leftover pea mixture as a dip with crackers or pita chips.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 pieces
Calories: 160
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg