Sweet Pea Pesto Crostini

Summer and pesto have a strong relation. The bright and nutty flavor of pesto in the warm weather gives a comforting feeling. 

For the love of breads, some dinner nights in my family are only for crostini and soups. One of the favorite is sweet pea pesto crostini. Sweet pea pesto is a beautiful recipe with the perfect balance of tastes and rich smooth texture. The smooth texture of peas can also make cheese optional for vegan preparation.

Recipe
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 garlic cloves
3 Tbsp olive oil
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup parmesan, freshly grated (optional for vegan preparation)

1 french baguette or or choice of bread

• Slice bread and brush with some EVOO.
• Preheat oven at 350 deg 
• In  food processor, combine peas, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper and parmesan. Make a smooth paste.
• Toast the bread slices for 5-7 min in the oven

To serve -

• For a richer preparation top up with some ricotta
• For a brighter preparation top up with tomato
• For a comforting preparation enjoy as-is

Keep celebrating summer....

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