Smashed pea, broad bean and mint vegetarian bruschetta
Smashed pea, broad bean and mint vegetarian bruschetta is the perfect meal for a quick and healthy brunch or snack
Serves: 8
Time to make: 20 mins
Ingredients
- 8 slices wholegrain sourdough
- 1 garlic clove, cut
- 2 cups frozen peas, boiled or steamed
- 1½ cups frozen broad beans, boiled or steamed, peeled
- 1 lemon (2 tablespoons juice and 1 tablespoon rind strips), plus wedges to squeeze
- cracked black pepper
- 80g goat’s cheese, crumbled
- 2 teaspoons fresh mint leaves
Instructions
1 Toast bread, then rub one side with the cut side of a garlic clove.
2 In a bowl, place two-thirds of the peas and beans. Coarsely crush with a fork. Stir in lemon juice and season with pepper.
3 Top prepared bread slices with pea mixture, then cheese. Sprinkle over the remaining peas and broad beans, the lemon rind and mint. Serve.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free bread.
Make it vegan: Use vegan cheese. Check bread is vegan.
HFG tip
NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
Kilojoules 840kJ
Calories 201cal
Protein 10g
Total fat 4g
–Saturated fat 1g
Carbohydrates 25g
–Sugars 3g
Dietary fibre 6g
Sodium 300mg
Calcium 100mg
Iron 1.5mg
Note: Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. For a guide to purchasing healthier packaged goods and general grocery items see here.
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