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Delicious pea bruschetta with lemon zest and pea shoots on a rustic wooden table.
Alyssa

Pea Bruschetta Recipe

These simple Pea Bruschetta (pea crostini) make the most wonderful fresh easy appetizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Calories: 205
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • small handful pea shoots (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 clove garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 slices ciabatta
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling)
  • fresh parmesan (for garnish)
  • lemon zest (for garnish)
  • black pepper (for garnish)
  • extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

Method
 

  1. Place the peas, pea shoots (if using), parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until you have a rough paste.
    1 cup frozen peas, small handful pea shoots (optional), 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 clove garlic, salt and pepper to taste
  2. Preheat your broiler or grill.
  3. Drizzle the ciabatta slices with olive oil and toast for 2-3 minutes on each side until crisp and golden brown.
    6 slices ciabatta
  4. While the toast is still warm, rub each slice with garlic.
    1/2 clove garlic
  5. Spread the pea topping over the toast, garnish with parmesan, lemon zest, and optional pea shoots, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
    small handful pea shoots (optional), 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp olive oil (for drizzling), fresh parmesan (for garnish), lemon zest (for garnish)
  6. Add black pepper to taste.
    black pepper (for garnish)

Notes

For a boost of fresh Spring flavors, you can add fresh pea shoots if they are available.