SWEET PEA PESTO CROSTINI

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I made a healthier spin on my favorite celebrity chef's recipe by subbing in vegetable broth for some of the oil and going easy on the cheese. To top crostini, use this recipe for a pastelike pesto. For use on pasta, add more broth for a saucelike consistency. -Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 20 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces fresh or frozen peas, thawed
4 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup vegetable broth
1 whole wheat French bread demi-baguette (about 6 ounces and 12 in. long)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces), halved or quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Place peas, garlic, vinegar, salt and lemon pepper in a blender or food processor; pulse until well blended. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Add cheese; pulse just until blended. Add broth; pulse until mixture reaches desired consistency., Cut baguette into 20 slices, each 1/2 in. thick. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until golden brown, 45-60 seconds per side. Remove to wire rack to cool., To assemble crostini, spread each slice with about 1 tablespoon pesto mixture; top with tomato pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (trace saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

samweli samweli
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These crostini are a great way to use up leftover pesto.


DJ DMJ supreme
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I love the combination of sweet peas and pesto!


Shohidur Rhaman
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These crostini are so easy to make.


m Arsal
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I've made these crostini several times and they're always a hit.


Bakhtullah khan
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My kids love these crostini.


Bibi Khadija
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These crostini are perfect for a picnic or party.


Reggyjohns Omosh
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These crostini are a great way to use up leftover pesto.


MUSAH TORCHEI (Passcode)
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I love the combination of sweet peas and pesto.


Md Muksedul
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These crostini are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


mbutha james
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I've made these crostini several times and they're always a hit. They're a great appetizer or snack.


Mehwish Jee
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These crostini are a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet peas and they don't even notice the pesto.


Pamela Achieng
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I made these crostini for a picnic and they were a big hit. They're easy to transport and they're a great finger food.


Prithvi Saru
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These crostini are a great way to use up leftover pesto. I always have a jar of pesto in my fridge and these are a quick and easy way to use it up.


Ndzali Mgakula
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I'm not a big fan of peas, but I loved these crostini. The pesto was so flavorful that it masked the pea flavor.


Michelle Goodman
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The pesto in this recipe is amazing! I could eat it with a spoon. The crostini are a great way to enjoy it.


Md Sayful
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These crostini are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I like to serve them as an appetizer or snack.


Zoya Asad
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I love the combination of sweet peas and pesto in this recipe. It's a great way to use up fresh peas from the garden.


Santo
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These crostini were a hit at my last party! The pesto was so flavorful and the peas added a nice pop of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.