Smashed Peas on Toast with Mint and Aleppo Pepper

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Smashed Peas on Toast with Mint and Aleppo Pepper

This easy recipe uses simple ingredients to make a flavorful and nutrient-dense appetizer, snack, or breakfast.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups peas frozen or fresh, shelled
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 2 ounces feta cheese plus more for garnish
  • mint leaves finely chopped, small bunch, fresh
  • 1 ciabatta about 10 ounces), sliced (see note, or baguette; loaf
  • Aleppo pepper for garnish
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the peas: Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to boil. Add the fresh or frozen peas and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain the peas in a colander and rinse with cold water to prevent further cooking.
  2. Prepare the smashed pea mixture: In a food processor, add the peas, 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and lemon zest and juice. Crumble in the feta. Set aside a sprinkle of mint leaves for garnish, then add the remaining chopped mint to the food processor. Pulse until you form a coarse purée. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice to taste. Remove the blade and cover until you’re ready to spread over the ciabatta toasts (up to overnight).
  3. Prepare the toasts: Brush the bread with olive oil and place in a griddle pan over medium-high heat. Toast until crisped and browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Place toasts on your serving plate.
  4. Assemble and serve the smashed pea toasts: Top each toast with the smashed pea mixture. Garnish each one with more crumbled feta, the reserved mint, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper. Serve.

Notes

  • to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the
  • olive oil
  • and
  • Aleppo pepper
  • used in this recipe.
  • Make the smashed pea mixture up to one day ahead. Store covered in your refrigerator.
  • I make about 20 1-inch slices for appetizers, or you can make thicker slabs for breakfast.
  • Shop this recipe: Visit our shop to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the olive oil and Aleppo pepper used in this recipe.
  • Getting ahead: Make the smashed pea mixture up to one day ahead. Store covered in your refrigerator.
  • On slicing the bread: I make about 20 1-inch slices for appetizers, or you can make thicker slabs for breakfast.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 53.7kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9.4g (3%) Protein 2.5g (5%) Fat 0.8g (1%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.05g (0%) Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Cholesterol 2.5mg (1%) Sodium 102.7mg (4%) Potassium 45.8mg (1%) Fiber 1.1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 124.1IU (2%) Vitamin C 8.8mg (10%) Calcium 19.5mg (2%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20small toasts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 537 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 53.7kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9.4g 3%
Protein 2.5g 5%
Fat 0.8g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Cholesterol 2.5mg 1%
Sodium 102.7mg 4%
Potassium 45.8mg 1%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 124.1IU 2%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 10%
Calcium 19.5mg 2%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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