Pea and Prosciutto Crostini
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup leeks, thinly sliced (about 1 to 2 leeks)
- 3 tablespoons celery, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons crème fraiche, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups peas, fresh or frozen
- 8 ounce thinly sliced prosciutto, cut or torn in half
- french baguette, sliced into thin pieces
- fresh lemon zest
Instructions
- Over medium heat melt the butter in small skillet and continue to cook until its browned. Add the garlic clove to the browned butter and cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Next, add the leeks, celery and salt to the skillet and continue to cook, until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once cooked, set aside.
- Meanwhile, bring a pan of water to a boil. Add the peas to the boiling water and cook until tender, about 1 ½ to 2 minutes. Drain the water from the peas and place the peas into a food processor.
- Add the crème fraiche and the cooked vegetables to the peas. Puree the veggies to your desired consistency.
- Meanwhile lightly toast the slices of bread.
- Place two pieces of prosciutto on each slice of bread, spread a large dollop of pea puree atop the meat and then top with fresh lemon zest. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
This recipe makes a large portion of pea puree. There will be leftovers after the crostini are made. Click here for an idea on how to use the leftovers. Also, check out this quick how-to-video before whipping up a batch (click here for video).
