Pea Pesto Crostini for #SundaySupper
 
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These pea pesto crostini are easy to make, fresh in flavor and color, and are a fantastic finger food for your next get-together!
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 24
Ingredients
  • 16 ounces fresh or frozen peas (thawed)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅓ cup olive oil, plus additional for brushing on bread
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • Shaved Parmesan cheese
  • Baguette
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Add peas, garlic, grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, and basil to a food processor. Pulse until combined - about 10 pulses.
  3. Turn the processor on medium speed and slowly drizzle in the olive oil - about 1 minute. Transfer finished pesto to a bowl and set aside.
  4. Slice baguette into rounds about ½ inch thick. Place evenly on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 7-8 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Scoop about 1-2 teaspoons of pea pesto on to each baguette slice and top with shaved Parmesan. Serve, and enjoy!
Recipe by Helpful Homemade at https://helpfulhomemade.com/pea-pesto-crostini/