Peas, Mint & Parmesan Crostini

Name: Peas, Mint & Parmesan Crostini
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 12 slices baguette bread; ½ clove garlic; 1 cup peas; ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup Parmesan; ¼ cup mint; 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Elegant appetizer crostini topped with mashed peas, fresh mint, and shaved Parmesan. These bite-sized treats combine the sweetness of peas with savory cheese and aromatic mint, finished with a balsamic drizzle.

6 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•12 slices baguette bread
•½ clove garlic
•1 cup peas
•¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
•2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
•¼ cup Parmesan
•¼ cup mint
•1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Cooking Instructions

1.
Grill 12 slices bread and rub with garlic clove.
5 min
2.
Blanch peas in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes for fresh peas and 1 minute for frozen.
2 min
3.
Drain peas; transfer to a bowl. Season with kosher salt and extra-virgin olive oil and mash with the back of a fork.
3 min
4.
Spread about 1 tablespoon mixture over each toast. Garnish with shaved Parmesan, torn mint, and a few drops of balsamic vinegar.
5 min