Summery Greens & Goat's Cheese Crostini

Summery Greens & Goat's Cheese Crostini
  • Author: Anonymous

Enjoy these delicious and easy-to-make broad bean or pea crostini with crumbly goat's cheese and a fresh mint topping. The creamy bean paste, tangy goat's cheese, and fragrant mint come together on crispy baguette slices, creating a perfect bite-sized appetizer or snack. Just a few simple steps result in a flavorful and elegant dish that is sure to impress your guests or satisfy your cravings for something tasty and satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • 250g frozen broad beans or peas, defrosted
  • 1 garlic clove , roughly chopped
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 100g pack crumbly goat's cheese
  • handful mint leaves, chopped
  • 4 thin baguettes
  • splash of olive oil

Instructions

  • If using broad beans, pop each bean out of its white shell. Then put the shelled beans or peas into a small blender with the garlic and a generous amount of seasoning. Pour in the olive oil and whizz together to form a smooth paste. Leave in the fridge for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, loosen the paste with a little water until spreadable, then spoon some over each crostini. Crumble a little goat’s cheese over each one and finish with a scattering of mint.
  • For the crostini bases, cut each of the 4 baguettes into 20 slices, ½cm thick, discarding ends. Drizzle with olive oil and place under the grill. Cook for 2-3 mins until lightly golden, then turn over and cook for another 1-2 mins until golden and crisp all over. Do this in batches and store in a large, airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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Cook Time

4M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 20