Francis Malbone House Inn

Sweet Pea Crostini: Appetizer-Snack

Servings: 8

Prep time:45 minutes

Ingredients:

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  2 cups chicken broth

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  1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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  1 bag frozen peas

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  1/4 cup fresh chopped mint

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  3/4 teaspoon salt

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  1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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  1/2 cup whipping cream

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  3 oz finely diced prosciutto

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  1 baguette sliced into 1/2inch thick slices

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  Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

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  3 cloves of garlic

Step 1:

For the sweet peas: Warm the chicken broth and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium high heat until it boils. Add the frozen peas and cook until peas are tender. Drain the peas.

Step 2:

Place peas in food processor with the mint, salt and pepper. Puree. Place in bowl and cool for 30 minutes.

Step 3:

For the Crostini; bake in 375 degree over for 10 minuted until golden around the edges. Drizzle with olive oil and rub with garlic clove.


Step 4:

To finish, whip the cream until stiff. Fold in pea puree. Top each crostini with pea puree and finish with diced prosciutto.Enjoy!