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Pea Pesto Bruschetta with Creamy Goat's Cheese
Pea Pesto Bruschetta made with peas, mint, garlic and fresh lemon juice spread on char-grilled crusty bread and topped with a creamy and tangy goat's cheese. This recipe makes a quick and delicious appetizer, snack or lunch that's perfect for Spring!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
12 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 317 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 lices crusty bread
- 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
- small handful fresh basil
- small handful fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon parmigiano reggiano finely grated
- 1.7 oz (50g) goats cheese (just enough to top each slice of bread)
- 1 queeze fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 clove garlic
- 1 pinch salt and peppper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to the boil and place a griddle pan on a high heat.
- Drizzle the slices of bread with a little olive oil on each side and place on the griddle pan. Chargrill each side of the bread.
- Add the peas to the boiling water and boil for 1 minute then drain. Add the peas to a bowl with the basil, mint, parmesan, lemon, garlic, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blitz everything into a fine paste.
- Spread a generous amount of pea pesto on each piece of bruschetta and top with a dollop of goat's cheese. Drizzle over a little olive oil and black pepper, serve.
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Notes
- Storage - once made the pea pesto will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
494mg
(21%)
Potassium
181mg
(5%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
464IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 494mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 464IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.