Pea Pesto Toast Recipe By Tasty

PEA PESTO CROSTINI

Steps:

• For the pea pesto: Pulse together the peas, garlic, Parmesan, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
• For the crostini: Preheat a stovetop griddle or grill pan on medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the sliced bread with olive oil and grill until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the bread to a clean surface and spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the prepared pesto on each slice.
• Top with tomato halves and serve.
• *Cook's note: If you don't have day-old bread on hand, you can dry out fresh bread by putting the slices in a preheated 300 degree F oven until slightly crisp, about 5 minutes.

PEA PESTO OPEN-FACED SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine basil, peas, garlic, salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. Process until smooth and blended.
• Toast bread in oven (350 degrees F) or toaster for about 3-4 minutes.
• In a small non-stick saute pan, over medium heat, break Eggland's Best egg onto surface, carefully.
• Fry until transparent membrane turns to white, and yolk is cooked.
• Remove and repeat for each egg.
• Spread about one tablespoon of pesto atop each piece of toast.
• Gently lay each egg atop the pesto.
• Sprinkle with extra salt, pepper, and extra virgin olive oil (optional).

GREEN-PEA PESTO TOASTS WITH SOFT-COOKED EGGS

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Gently lower eggs into water. Turn off heat and cover; let eggs stand until whites are just set but yolks are still runny, about 6 minutes. Transfer to an ice-water bath and let cool completely.
• Meanwhile, blanch fresh peas in a medium pot of salted boiling water until bright green and just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to another ice-water bath and let cool completely. Drain. (If using frozen peas, skip this step.)
• In a food processor, pulse peas, garlic, pine nuts, basil, and Parmesan until a paste forms. With machine running, slowly add oil, processing until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
• Spread each piece of toast with 2 tablespoons pea pesto. Peel eggs and slice in half; divide among toasts. Season with salt and pepper, top with basil leaves, and serve.

PEA PESTO TOAST RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the pea pesto: Add the peas, herbs, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice to a food processor. Blend on high speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary, until the peas are mostly broken down, 1-2 minutes.
• Pour in ¼ cup (60 ml) of olive oil and blend until smooth. For a looser consistency, add more olive oil until your desired texture is reached. Transfer the pea pesto to an airtight container; you should have about 2 cups. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use, up to 1 week.
• Assemble the toast: Spread ¼-⅓ cup of pea pesto over the toasted sourdough. Drape the prosciutto over the pesto and top with the poached egg. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
• Enjoy!

PESTO PITA TOASTS

Steps:

• Cut pita rounds into 6 triangles. Split triangles in half. Brush the rough side of triangles with olive oil. Brush 1/2 tablespoon pesto on each triangle. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
• Place on baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes in a 350 degree oven until crisp.

PEA PESTO AND CHEESE TOAST

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Place bread slices in single layer on baking sheet. Bake 4 min. on each side or until lightly toasted on both sides.
• Meanwhile, process peas, garlic and lemon zest in food processor just until blended. With food processor running, gradually add oil through feed tube at top of processor, blending well after each addition. Spoon into small bowl; stir in 1/4 cup cheese.
• Spread toast slices with pea mixture; top with remaining cheese.
• Bake 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted.