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Sweet peas are in season-just in time for your next spring gathering. Offer nibbles of Sweet Pea Crostini to celebrate the abundance of this bright green gem. Ingredients:
4 green onions, sliced |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 1/2 cups blanched fresh sweet peas |
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese |
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
salt and pepper to taste |
24 french baguette slices, toasted |
balsamic vinegar |
shaved parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Sauté green onions and minced garlic in hot olive oil 2 minutes. Add peas and lemon juice; cook until heated. Remove from heat; stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and basil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pulse in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Spoon onto toasted French baguette slices. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese.
2. How to Blanch Peas: Cook desired amount of fresh sweet peas, snow peas, or sugar snap peas in boiling salted water to cover 1 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Plunge into ice-cold water to stop the cooking process; drain.
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