SPRING PEA CROSTINI WITH LEMON CREME

Spring Pea Crostini with Lemon Creme image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 French bread baguette, cut into 36 slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups fresh peas, shelled
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

Brush baguette slices with oil. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until toasted., Place peas in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid., Transfer peas to a food processor; add the sugar, mint, vinegar, garlic, lemon peel, salt, pepper and reserved cooking liquid. Cover and process until pureed., In a small bowl, combine creme fraiche and lemon juice. Spread 2 teaspoons pea puree over each baguette slice; top with 1/4 teaspoon lemon creme.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges