TOAST WITH LEMONY PEA MASH

Toast with Lemony Pea Mash image

Provided by C G

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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1 garlic clove, peeled and quartered
1/4 c flat leaf parsley (fresh!)
3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin, plus more for drizzling
salt
1/2 c water
2 c shelled fresh peas or frozen peas, thawed
2 Tbsp fresh chives
1 Tbsp preserved lemon peel, finely chopped (1/2 slice of preserved lemon), divided
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp aleppo powder or crushed red pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
freshly cracked black pepper
12 slice country-style (peasant) bread, ciabatta or similar

Steps:

1. Combine garlic, parsley, 1 tablespoon oil, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Add peas and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until peas are tender, about 5 minutes for fresh peas, about 2 minutes for frozen. Drain; *RESERVE* the cooking liquid.
2. Transfer pea mixture to a food processor; pulse until a coarse paste forms. Transfer to a medium bowl; mix in chives, preserved lemon peel, lemon juice, Aleppo pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir in reserved cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls until mixture is still thick but spreadable. Season pea mash with salt, black pepper, and more lemon juice, to taste if desired.
3. Drizzle toast with oil; top with pea mash, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon preserved lemon peel and more Aleppo pepper, and drizzle with more olive oil.