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Minted Pea Puree

Carrie M.
Fun easy snack or appetizer. Great for warmer months!

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups frozen green peas thawed
  • 1 cup mint leaves tightly packed
  • ½ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves tightly packed
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • salt and fresh ground pepper
  • 1 baguette sliced and toasted
  • Parmesan shavings
  • Balsamic vineger

Instructions
 

  • Put one third of the peas into a food processor with the mint, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice
  • Puree to a paste. Then turn out into a bowl and combine with remaining whole peas, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spread the pea mixture on just-toasted rounds, garnish wiht cheese, a drizzle of balsamic or both. Eat immediately.