Sweet Pea Crostini with Crispy Pancetta
- 1/2 cups Finely Diced Pancetta
- 24 whole Baguette Slices, 3/8-inch Thick
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Plus More For Brushing The Bread Slices
- 2 cups Fresh Peas Or Frozen Ones, Thawed And Drained
- 1/2 whole Lemon, Juice Only
- 10 leaves Mint, Torn, Plus More For Finishing
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 ounces, weight Chevre (Feta Or Parmesan Are Nice Too.)
- 3/4 teaspoons Sea Salt
- In a large skillet, cook the pancetta over moderate heat until crisp, about 6-8 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a paper towel-lined plate.
- For the crostini, heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
- Lightly brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and grill each side until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- For the sweet pea puree, combine remaining ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and puree.
- Top each crostini with a generous dollop of pea puree.
- Garnish with crispy pancetta and additional pieces of chopped fresh mint.
olive oil, fresh peas or, lemon, clove garlic, weight chevre, salt
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/sweet-pea-crostini-with-crispy-pancetta/ (may not work)