Smashed Pea Toast
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15 INGREDIENTS • 11 STEPS • 15MINS

Smashed Pea Toast

Snack on these vibrant green smashed pea toast bites, with lemony pea purée and silky whipped ricotta on toast, finished with crisp radish and delicate pea tendrils. A perfect bite that's both refreshingly green and indulgently creamy.
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Snack on these vibrant green smashed pea toast bites, with lemony pea purée and silky whipped ricotta on toast, finished with crisp radish and delicate pea tendrils. A perfect bite that's both refreshingly green and indulgently creamy.
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Alix Traeger
Alix is a self-taught cook, foodie, and digital creator known for her vibrant energy and love for making a mess in the kitchen. From BuzzFeed Tasty to her YouTube channel and podcast, she shares her passion for cooking, travel, and connecting with others through her creative, messy journey.
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15MINS
Total Time
Ingredients
Servings
6
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Pea Puree
Shelled Fresh Peas
1 cup
Shelled Fresh Peas
or Shelled Frozen Peas
Lemon Juice
1
Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
Lemon
1
Lemon, zested
Fresh Mint Leaves
1 bunch
Fresh Mint Leaves
Removed stems
Coarse Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp
Coarse Kosher Salt
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1/4 tsp
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 tsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Whipped Ricotta
Ricotta Cheese
1 cup
Ricotta Cheese
Strained
Kosher Salt
1 tsp
Kosher Salt
Assembly
Olive Oil
to taste
Small Olive Oil
Baguette
1
Baguette, sliced
Cut into 1-inch slices on the bias
Watermelon Radishes
to taste
Watermelon Radishes, thinly sliced
or Breakfast Radish
Pea Shoots
to taste
Pea Shoots
Roasted Pepitas
to taste
Roasted Pepitas
Coarse Sea Salt and Pepper
to taste
Coarse Sea Salt and Pepper
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Alix Traeger
Alix is a self-taught cook, foodie, and digital creator known for her vibrant energy and love for making a mess in the kitchen. From BuzzFeed Tasty to her YouTube channel and podcast, she shares her passion for cooking, travel, and connecting with others through her creative, messy journey.
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Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Make the pea puree: Place a medium saucepan of water over medium high heat and bring to a boil.
step 2
Add the Shelled Fresh Peas (1 cup) to the water and blanch until tender, but still green. This should take no more than 30-45 seconds. If you overcook the peas, the color of the puree will not be as vibrant.
step 3
Strain the peas and immediately place in an ice bath (shock) to keep the color bright green. Remove from the ice bath and pat dry.
step 4
Place the cooked peas into the bowl of a food processor with the blade attached.
step 5
Add the Lemon Juice (1) and Lemon (1), Fresh Mint Leaves (1 bunch) leaves, Coarse Kosher Salt (1/2 tsp) and Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 tsp) to the food processor.
step 6
Blend until most of the peas have broken down and you have a textured paste. If you like a smoother texture continue blending until all of the peas have broken down.
step 7
With the processor on low speed, drizzle in the Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 tsp) until just combined. Set aside.
step 8
Make the whipped ricotta: Wipe out the bowl of the food processor and add the Ricotta Cheese (1 cup) and Kosher Salt (1 tsp). Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
step 9
Preheat oven to 425℉ (218℃).
step 10
Toast the bread: Drizzle the Baguette (1) with Olive Oil (to taste) oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in the oven until golden brown and crisp, about 10 minutes.
step 11
Assembly: Place a dollop of pea puree onto each piece of toast followed by the whipped ricotta, Watermelon Radishes (to taste),Pea Shoots (to taste) or tendrils, and Roasted Pepitas (to taste) Season with Coarse Sea Salt and Pepper (to taste).
step 11 Assembly: Place a dollop of pea puree onto each piece of toast followed by the whipped ricotta, Watermelon Radishes (to taste),Pea Shoots (to taste) or tendrils, and Roasted Pepitas (to taste) Season with Coarse Sea Salt and Pepper (to taste).
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RECIPES TAG
Beans & Legumes
Appetizers
American
Brunch
Back to School
Lunch
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Spring
Summer
Vegetables
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