Spring Pea Crostini with Lemon Creme

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  Total Time

  Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.
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  Makes

  3 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 French bread baguette, cut into 36 slices
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups fresh peas, shelled
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

• Brush baguette slices with oil. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until toasted.
• Place peas in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid.
• Transfer peas to a food processor; add the sugar, mint, vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, salt, pepper and reserved cooking liquid. Cover and process until pureed.
• In a small bowl, combine creme fraiche and lemon juice. Spread 2 teaspoons pea puree over each baguette slice; top with 1/4 teaspoon lemon creme.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 44 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 0.500 starch.

source https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/spring-pea-crostini-with-lemon-creme/

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