Garden Pea & Mint Bruschetta

Servings

2

Cook Time

10 minutes

Category

Vegetarian

Fresh, summery and full of green goodness. This bruschetta is a delicious brunch option for two; great topped with a poached egg or crispy streaky bacon. If you want to serve this as a canape simply use slices of baguette or crostini and top with a teaspoon of pea dip.

Garden Pea & Mint Bruschetta

Ingredients

  • 350g garden peas, podded

  • 2 slices of French Country sourdough, toasted

  • ½ clove of garlic

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Squeeze of lemon juice

  • Large handful mint leaves, torn or chopped

  • A little grated Wyfe of Bath Cheese to top (optional)

Directions

  1. Place the podded peas into a pan with enough cold water to just cover the peas, bring to the boil and simmer for 3 minutes until sweet and tender. Drain and leave to cool a little.

  2. Use a potato masher to smash the peas along with the lemon juice, olive oil, ¾ of the mint and seasoning.

  3. Rub the toasted sourdough with the cut end of the garlic clove to impart a little of the flavour, drizzle with a little olive oil and load on the pea and mint dip.

  4. Sprinkle with the nutty Wyfe of Bath cheese and serve.

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