Sweet Pea Microgreen Bruschetta

Need a quick, simple appetizer? This bruschetta is a great and healthy option. With fresh, sweet Sweet Pea microgreens, a bit of spinach, choice of cheese and some olive oil, you’re set. But don’t take our word for it, give it a test drive. Don’t forget to grab The Greensted Sweet Pea Shoots microgreens at your local grocery store – or give us a call. We’ll spot you.

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Sweet Pea Microgreen Bruschetta

Sweet, crunchy, savory pesto topped bruschetta made from microgreens ad spinach ready to eat in minutes.

Course

Appetizer, Dinner, Pesto

Keyword

Fancy, Microgreens, Sweet Pea Shoots

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Cook Time

5-6 Minutes

Servings

Servings

Ingredients

For the pesto

• 1 cup Frozen Peas No need to cook; remove from freezer and let thaw 15 minutes
• 1 oz The Greensted fresh Sweet Pea Microgreens chopped lightly
• 1 cup Fresh Spinach
• 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese Nutritional yeast for dairy free
• 3 Tablespoons EVOO
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 clove garlic save other half for bruschetta
• Salt and Pepper to taste to taste

For the Bruschetta

• 6 slices Ciabatta style bread
• 2 Tablespoons EVOO
• 1/2 clove garlic

To serve

• Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese Romano if preferred
• Lemon Zest
• Freshly grated Black Pepper to taste
• Extra EVOO
• Additional fresh Sweet Pea Shoots for garnish

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Pesto Keyword Fancy, Microgreens, Sweet Pea Shoots Prep Time 30 Minutes Cook Time 5-6 Minutes Servings Servings Ingredients For the pesto 1 cup Frozen Peas No need to cook; remove from freezer and let thaw 15 minutes 1 oz The Greensted fresh Sweet Pea Microgreens chopped lightly 1 cup Fresh Spinach 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese Nutritional yeast for dairy free 3 Tablespoons EVOO 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 clove garlic save other half for bruschetta Salt and Pepper to taste to taste For the Bruschetta 6 slices Ciabatta style bread 2 Tablespoons EVOO 1/2 clove garlic To serve Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese Romano if preferred Lemon Zest Freshly grated Black Pepper to taste Extra EVOO Additional fresh Sweet Pea Shoots for garnish

Instructions

To make the pesto topping:

1. Place the ingredients in a food processor and use the pulse button to chop and combine them until you have a rough paste. Set aside until the toast is prepared.

To make the Bruschetta

1. Pre-heat your broiler or grill
2. Drizzle the Ciabatta slices with EVOO
3. Toast for 2-3 minutes a side, until crisp and golden brown
4. While the toast is still warm, rub the remaining half garlic clove lightly onto the rough toast.

To serve

1. Spread the Sweet Pea pesto over the 6 slices of toasted Ciabatta
2. Add extra Parmesan (or Romano) and lemon zest to each piece; then top with additional fresh pea shoots
3. Drizzle with extra EVOO and garnish with a sprinkle of black pepper.

Recipe Notes

Nutrition

CALORIES: 205kcal | CARBOHYDRATES: 17g | PROTEIN: 5g | FAT: 13g | SATURATED FAT: 2g | CHOLESTEROL: 3mg

SODIUM: 202mg | POTASSIUM: 58mg | FIBER: 1g | SUGAR: 1g | VITAMIN A: 220IU | VITAMINC: 10mg | CALCIUM: 52mg

Source: https://www.sprinklesandsprouts.com/pea-bruschetta/