Pea, Mint And Goat Cheese Crostini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 lb frozen peas
2-3 tbsp olive oil
1 None onion, peeled and diced
1/2 cup vegetable stock, hot
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated
5 sprigs fresh mint, a few leaves reserved for garnish, remainder finely chopped
6 slices wholewheat baguette
2 oz goat cheese, cut into 6 slices
None None pink peppercorns, for garnish

Preparation

Blanch the peas in boiling water for 3-4 mins. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan and saute the onion until softened. Add the peas and saute for 1 min. Add the stock and cream and season with salt and nutmeg. Add the mint, remove from the heat and mash roughly.
Spread the pea puree over the bread and top each with a piece of cheese. Garnish with pink peppercorns and mint leaves. Drizzle with the remaining oil and serve immediately.