Quick & Easy Pea Bruschetta

Originally posted June 29, 2021

Pea Bruschetta: An easy, quick appetizer perfect for entertaining.

I love bruschetta! I love how simple, fresh and delicious it is. Especially this easy Quick & Easy Pea Bruschetta.

Delicious green peas, tossed with garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and olive oil then served on freshly toasted bread for an easy and flavorful appetizer. Serve it for a casual dinner or a big celebration!

WHAT BREAD IS BEST FOR BRUSCHETTA?

You want to use a good rustic style loaf for this. A rustic Italian or French loaf will provide a crisp surface with a soft interior after toasting. If you like a thicker crust, sourdough is fabulous as they are much more dense make great crispy sturdy toasts.

If you need a gluten free version, like myself, there are great options in the freezer section of your local grocery store.

HOW TO MAKE THE MASHED PEA SPREAD:

To create the delicious topping for your toast, simply mash 1 cup of cooked peas in a bowl. Add a drizzle of olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice and ⅓ cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese. Mix well, then spread it on your toasted bread.

**Detailed directions are listed in the printable recipe card below**

WHY DOES MY BREAD GET SOGGY?

There's two ways to keep your bruschetta from getting soggy: 

1. Be sure to grill or broil the bread BEFORE you add the toppings (especially, if you are making a traditional tomato bruschetta).
2. Top your bread right before you're going to serve.

This bruschetta mixture is my new go-to. It's perfectly simple and delicious. No frills here!

If you're looking for another great alternative to the traditional bruschetta, try my Cool Cucumber Bruschetta, as well.

Pea Bruschetta

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Ingredients

• 1 cup of cooked peas + additional for garnish
• Preferred rustic bread
• 2-3 tablespoon olive oil
• ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese + additional for garnish
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. Slice bread. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoon of olive oil. Top with garlic powder.
2. Cook under a broiler until slightly brown. Watch carefully, every broiler cooks a little differently. This should only take a couple minutes.
3. In a bowl, mash 1 cup of peas with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ⅓ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese, and the juice of 1 lemon. Mix well.
4. Once your bread is finished toasting, remove and top with pea spread.
5. Top each with additional peas and shredded parmesan if desired.