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Lemon Avocado Sweet Pea Crostini ~ Sumptuous Spoonfuls #avocado #toast #recipe

Lemon Avocado Sweet Pea Crostini

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 12 crostini (depending on how big your toasts are) 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (or parsley)
  • 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 of a ripe avocado
  • 1/4 of a sweet onion
  • About 1 Tablespoon water, or as needed for spreadable consistency
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Dubliner cheese (optional)
  • French bread, sliced thin (for gluten free, use gluten free bread or crackers)
  • For the top: a little extra shredded cheese & fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. Put all ingredients except the bread in a mini food processor and process until the mixture becomes a nice spreadable consistency.
  2. Lightly toast the bread, spread with the avocado/sweet pea mixture and toast again (in the oven or a toaster oven).
  3. Sprinkle with cheese and a bit of cilantro and enjoy.

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: http://www.sumptuousspoonfuls.com/

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