Edamame And Pear Crostini

• 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen shelled edamame
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 cup chopped fresh mint, plus additional for garnish
• 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (12-ounce) baguette, thinly sliced
• 1-2 large Bartlett pears, peeled and diced

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
2. Cook edamame in salted boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, and place in ice water; drain. Set aside 1/4 cup whole edamame; process the remainder in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Combine mashed edamame with reserved whole edamame, 3 tablespoons oil, 1 cup mint, cheese, salt, and pepper.
3. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush lightly with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and bake for 10 minutes. Top each baguette slice with 1 tablespoon edamame mixture and 2 teaspoons pear. Garnish with additional mint, if desired.

extra virgin olive oil, fresh mint, romano cheese, salt, freshly ground black pepper, baguette, bartlett

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/edamame-and-pear-crostini (may not work)