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Toast topped with minty peas and shaved pecorino cheese, on a beige decorative plate with burgundy flower design.

Minty Peas on Toast with Pecorino and Chili Flakes

Rosie Daykin
This makes a fantastic appetizer for a group or a delicious lunch for you —just use a bigger slice of bread!

Ingredients

Toasts

  • 1 baguette nice and chewy
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Minty Peas

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot finely diced
  • 2 cups shelled fresh peas frozen works too
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup pecorino cheese finely grated
  • 1/2 tsp chili oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Final Touches

  • Shaving of pecorino
  • Sprinkle of lemon zest
  • Sprinkle of fresh mint finely chopped
  • Sprinkle of chili flakes
  • Drizzle of olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Move the oven rack to the top third of the oven. Preheat the broiler to high.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

To make the toasts:

  • Use a bread knife to slice twelve pieces of the baguette, each about 1⁄2 inch/ 1.25 cm thick.
  • Use a pastry brush to lightly coat both sides of each piece with olive oil and then lay them face up on the baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle with the salt and then place them under the broiler to broil for a minute or so, just until lightly toasted and starting to brown.
  • Turn the bread over and repeat on the other side (no need to add more salt).
  • Once done, remove the bread slices from the oven and set aside to cool.

To make the minty peas:

  • In a large frying pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the diced shallot until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the peas and continue to cook until they’ve just softened, another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Transfer the peas and shallot to the bowl of a food processor. Add the parsley, mint, lemon juice, lemon zest, cheese, chili oil, and salt and blend until just combined but not smooth.

To serve:

  • Spread each piece of toast with the pea mixture and top with a shaving of pecorino, a sprinkle of lemon zest, chopped mint, some chili flakes, and a drizzle of olive oil.
Keyword fresh peas, lunch, mint, toast