Green Pea Pesto Crostini with Prosciutto

Offering a bright pop of color and requiring next to no prep time, these tasty little toasts are equally ideal for special spring gatherings and casual afternoon snacking. You can assemble them up to 45 minutes before serving and they won't sog out.

By Kate Parham Kordsmeier
Recipe by Cooking Light March 2015

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Credit: Brie Passano; Styling: Claire Spollen

Recipe Summary

Yield:
Serves 6 (serving size: 2 crostini)
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Combine green peas, basil, and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor; pulse 8 to 10 times or until the mixture is almost smooth.

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  • Spread pea mixture evenly over toasted baguette slices. Top each slice with 1 teaspoon ricotta cheese and 1 piece of prosciutto. Sprinkle evenly with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
131 calories; fat 6g; saturated fat 1.3g; mono fat 3.6g; poly fat 0.7g; protein 6g; carbohydrates 14g; fiber 2g; cholesterol 5mg; iron 1mg; sodium 190mg; calcium 55mg.
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