SPRING PEA CROSTINI

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Peas are an amazing power veggie full of flavor and nutrients. Use them with parsley for a colorful and crunchy topping on toast. -Ana Maria Avellar, Newport Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 40 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

40 slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick)
3 cups fresh or frozen peas
2 cups packed fresh parsley leaves
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup crumbled goat or feta cheese
Thinly sliced fresh basil or whole parsley sprigs

Steps:

Preheat broiler. Place baguette slices on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat 1-2 minutes or until golden brown., In a large saucepan, bring 6 cups salted water to a boil. Add peas; cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or just until tender. Drain., Place peas and parsley in a food processor; process until chopped. Add yogurt, 3 tablespoons oil, garlic, salt and pepper; process just until blended., To serve, spread pea mixture over baguette slices. Drizzle with remaining oil; top with cheese and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.