“Sweet Pea and Prosciutto Crostini” from Shape Magazine recipe section. You know when you read something about food, that hits you right in the taste buds, well, this did it for me and I give it to you. Enjoy!
Serves: 20
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition Score per serving: (2 crostini): 93 calories, 3 g fat (30% of calories), 0 g saturated fat, 12 g carbs, 4 g protein, 2 g fi ber, 8 mg calcium, <1 mg iron, 255 mg sodium
Ingredients
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1-pound bag frozen sweet peas
1?4 cup water
Zest of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground
black pepper
1?2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 whole-grain baguette, cut into 40 1?2-inch slices
5 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, trimmed of fat and torn into strips
Chopped fresh chives (optional)Directions
Heat oil in a large skillet on medium-low. Add onion; cook until soft and browned. Add garlic; cook for 2 minutes more. Add peas and water; simmer for 3 minutes. Transfer mixture to a food processor. Add lemon zest and juice; purée until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
In a small saucepan, simmer vinegar over medium heat for 10 minutes or until reduced by half. Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and broil 10 inches from heat until lightly toasted; flip and toast opposite side. Arrange slices on a platter. Top each with purée and a strip of pro sciutto. Drizzle with vinegar and garnish with chives, if desired.
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