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
Reviewed by our expert panel 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)
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Calories 201cal
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Kilojoules 840kJ
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Protein 10g
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Total fat 4g
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–Saturated fat 1g
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Carbohydrates 25g
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–Sugars 3g
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Dietary fibre 6g
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Sodium 300mg
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Calcium 100mg
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Iron 1.5mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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