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Spring Sweet Pea Crostini

Published March 14, 2016. Last Updated April 17, 2019 by Cheyanne

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These easy-peasy Spring Sweet Pea Crostini are fresh and a cinch to whip together!  With a creamy sweet pea and ricotta puree, herbaceous spring onion gremolata and crunchy pine nuts, these crostini taste like a big bite of spring!Hello friends!  How was your weekend?  Did you do anything exciting?

Boy and I had a lovely weekend.  I had some blog related shenanigans I needed to take care of, so we drove into the ‘city’… well, one of them, which is always fun.  We also made time for both frolicking outside to enjoy the beautiful weather and time for a little R & R in the comfort of our SuBourbon Country Cottage.  And our comfy clothes.

Overall I’d say it was a successful weekend, although it could have been longer.  And I could have used that extra hour of sleep that selfish Mr. Spring Forward stole from me. Sweet Pea & Ricotta Crostini with Spring Onion Gremolata-10Sweet Pea & Ricotta Crostini with Spring Onion Gremolata-collageAnyways, let’s get down to food business.  I’m not going to lie, today was supposed to be the start of my Easter posts…which BTW, can anyone else not believe is only 13 days away?  Gah!

But, due to the gorgeous green color of this appetizer, I’m going to go ahead and declare that you are getting an accidental two-fer today.  A recipe great for both Paddy’s day and Easter.  Woot!

You’re welcome.  😉Sweet Pea & Ricotta Crostini with Spring Onion Gremolata-122But, not only do I have a terrific two-fer coming at ya, I also have a giveaway!  Whaaaat?  It’s getting crazy up in here, I know.

The giveaway is pretty rad – it is for $500 worth of Hello Fresh Meal Kits delivered right to your door.  In case you don’t know what Hello Fresh is, click here to learn more about them.  Trust me when I say, you will love it… well, if you love mouth-watering recipes and supa’ fresh ingredients delivered right to your door.  High Five!

So don’t forget to scroll all the way down past the recipe to enter and win!Sweet Pea & Ricotta Crostini with Spring Onion Gremolata-76Sweet Pea & Ricotta Crostini with Spring Onion Gremolata-51Let’s jump right into today’s recipe.

Spring Sweet Pea Crostini Recipe

These crostini are fantastically fresh and taste like you are taking a big ‘ole bite right outta spring.  If you like sweet peas (because I see you, I know you do), you are going to love these crostini.

These carb-a-licious crostini have it going on in both the flavor and texture department.  The crisp, perfectly toasted slices of baguette are topped with a savory, cheesy, slightly sweet and creamy-dreamy sweet pea and ricotta puree.  And while those two things – toasted bread and delicious pea puree – are tasty on their own, the herbaceous, zesty spring onion gremolata and crunchy, slightly salty pine nuts finish this crostini off fabulously.Sweet Pea & Ricotta Crostini with Spring Onion Gremolata-48But, these crostini aren’t just a treat for the feed-me-all-the-things-spring-fresh taste buds, they are also a cinch and take less than 15 minutes to throw together.

Simply use the food processor to (literally) whip together the sweet pea and ricotta puree.  Quickly sauté some spring onions and mix them with a few chives, parsley and lemon zest.  Slice and toast a baguette.  Assemble crostini.  Bam.  Appetizers are served.

How’s that for easy elegance?   😉Sweet Pea & Ricotta Crostini with Spring Onion Gremolata-64So whether you need an appetizer for your St. Patty’s day party, your Easter gathering or both, I know you and your guests will love these easy-peasy Sweet Pea Crostini.  Until Thursday friends, Cheers – to pretty in pea crostini!

XOXO

Cheyanne

 

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The best Spring Sweet Pea Crostini recipe👇

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Sweet Pea Crostini
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

These easy-peasy crostini are fantastically fresh and a cinch to whip together. With savory, cheesy, creamy-dreamy sweet pea and ricotta puree, herbaceous spring onion gremolata and crunchy pine nuts, these crostini taste like a big bite of spring!

Course: Appetizer, Snack, starter
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Keyword: crostini, gremoloata, pea, ricotta, spring, spring onion, sweet pea
Servings: 20
Calories: 76 kcal
Author: Cheyanne Holzworth
Ingredients
  • 1 Baguette – sliced thinly on the diagonal
  • 2 TBS Olive Oil
  • 1 (10 oz) Package Frozen Peas , thawed OR 1 ½ Cups Shelled English Peas
  • 1 Clove Roasted Garlic – roughly chopped (can substitute 1/8 tsp garlic powder)
  • ½ Cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 4 Chives – roughly sliced
  • ½ Cup Romano Cheese – grated, plus more for topping (can sub parmesan)
  • ½ tsp Lemon Juice
  • ¼ heaping tsp Salt
  • 1/8 tsp Pepper
  • Pine Nuts , to taste
  • Lemon Zest , to taste
  • Gremolata:
  • 2/3 Cup Spring Onions – 1/3 cup of each white and green parts, separated, thinly sliced
  • 1 TBS Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 TBS Chives
  • ¼ Cup Parsley – chopped
  • 1 Lemon Zest
  • Sea Salt , to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. For the Gremolata: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Add onion whites and cook until lightly golden brown, swirling pan occasionally, about 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain. Season with a pinch of salt.
  3. In a small bowl combine remaining gremolata ingredients including green parts of spring onion. Add in crispy onion whites and gently stir to combine. Set aside.
  4. For the Crostini: Arrange the baguette slices on a large baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Bake in the oven until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, Make the Pea & Ricotta Puree: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade attachment, add peas, garlic, ricotta, chives, parmesan, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Puree, stopping to scrape down the sides if necessary, until mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
  6. Assemble Crostini: Arrange the crostini on a serving platter. Spread the pea-ricotta mixture on the crostini and top with gremolata. Sprinkle pine nuts, lemon zest and parmesan on top. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

*Yield: About 20 crostini
*Sweet Pea & Ricotta Puree Yield: Roughly 2 ½ Cups
*If you can't find spring onions, substitute scallions in equal amount

Nutrition Facts
Sweet Pea Crostini
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 117mg5%
Potassium 43mg1%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 160IU3%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

  1. Nicole says

    April 6, 2016 at 11:33 am

    That crostini looks wonderful and even the name sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Cheyanne Bany says

      April 6, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      Thank you so much for stopping by and the kind comment, Nicole! Cheers! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says

    March 24, 2016 at 4:18 pm

    Looove the gorgeous vibrant green colors in this crostini! Happy to be hosting this giveaway with you!

    Reply
  3. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    March 21, 2016 at 7:26 am

    What an awesome flavor combo! I love the bright green color 🙂 These would be the perfect item to add to my Easter spread!

    Reply
  4. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says

    March 18, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    This is amazing!!!

    Reply
  5. Recipes @ Globe Scoffers says

    March 18, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so fresh and yummy, can’t wait to try it. Great flavours too!

    Reply
  6. Shannon says

    March 18, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    This is beautiful and so perfect for spring!

    Reply
  7. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    March 18, 2016 at 6:40 am

    Cheyanne – It sounds like you had a beautiful weekend. I’m over here drooling because I so badly want to take a bite out of this crostini. The colors and flavors in this spread are fantastic. I’m thinking about having a dinner party once the weather gets nicer and these would be great to serve as an appetizer. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Kelly says

    March 17, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    These crostini are gorgeous, Cheyanne! I love the pea ricotta puree – so fresh and delicious and has me dreaming of spring!

    Reply
  9. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    March 16, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    I am SO ready for Spring, and it was so nice this weekend! We are supposed to get snow overnight tonight and I might just cry 🙁 Luckily it’s still pretty warm so hopefully it’ll all melt and we can have a beautiful Easter! These crostini are so pretty for a Spring dinner!

    Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    March 16, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    This crostini has spring written all over it. Such a pretty color!

    Reply
  11. Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says

    March 16, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    Hooray for spring and all the gorgeous colors it brings! I LOVE fresh English peas – it seems like the season for them is over in the blink of an eye – so I try to eat them up as much as possible! And I’m totally lovin’ this vibrant crostini – so perfect for St. Paddy’s AND Easter – you go girl!

    Reply
  12. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

    March 16, 2016 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    Great weekend not being long enough, ain’t that the truth!?! Story of my life, especially with daylight savings time. Although I do appreciate the longer days. And speaking of spring forward – these crostini are totally springtastic! So bright and green and fresh. I love that they can be used for all your spring holiday needs – Easter, St. Paddy’s, Tuesday…. Great job girl! Also, towel twinsies! I got a lilac linen towel at Crate and Barrel too, that color screams spring!

    Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    March 16, 2016 at 11:49 am

    Your weekend frolicking (ha!) with boy sounds amazing! Glad you had fun friend!!
    These sweet pea ricotta crostinis look amazing! Love the pic with all the ingredients on the board taken from the top!!!

    Reply
  14. Ashlyn ~ Dollop of Yum says

    March 16, 2016 at 10:13 am

    I am absolutely loving how fresh and spring-y this crostini is! The photos are stunning. 🙂

    Reply
  15. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says

    March 16, 2016 at 10:12 am

    Love everything about this!! What a pretty green color 🙂

    Reply
  16. [email protected] says

    March 16, 2016 at 9:02 am

    These are gorgeous and perfect for my company that’s coming this weekend. And, I absolutely wish ‘they’ would forget about this Daylight Savings Time. I do like my extra hour of daylight at the end of the day, but the price for that was too high – giving up a precious weekend hour. Thanks for the intro to spring.

    Reply
  17. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    March 15, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    Another day, another gorgeous recipe! I can’t believe Easter is coming up so quickly either! Fortunately I’m able to force myself to work on Easter posts!

    Reply
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Welcome to No Spoon Necessary! My name is Cheyanne and I'm the blogger and girl behind the camera. I am a culinary school graduate and I have years of experience in a professional kitchen.  I am also a loving wife and the mother of two furry four legged daughters. This blog is a place for me to share my passion for seasonal and sensational food. Thank you for stopping by! I hope you stay awhile! xoxo

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