Crostini de Guisantes y Prosciutto

Ingredientes

• 1 1/3 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmigiano reggiano
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, I use Diamond brand
• 1 1/2 tablespoons good quality olive oil + 2 tablespoons for brushing
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 lemon, zest for garnish
• 1 large garlic clove, halved
• Mint for garnish, chiffonade or cut into thin strips
• 1 ciabatta baguette, sliced into 12 1/2-inch diagonal slices
• 1/4 pound prosciutto, thinly sliced

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Baguette ---

2. 2

   1. Preheat oven on Broil setting.

3. 3

   Slice baguette into 12 ½-inch diagonal slices.

4. 4

   Brush both sides with olive oil and place on a baking sheet.

5. 5

   Toast for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crisp.

6. 6

   While toast is still warm, rub halved garlic clove on one side of crostini–be sure to rub the edges with garlic, too!

7. 7

   Once each toast is rubbed with garlic, set aside.

8. 8

   --- Pea Mixture ---

9. 9

   Bring a medium saucepan with 2½ cups of water to a boil. Add peas and blanch; 2 minutes or until tender for fresh peas, 1 minute for frozen peas.

10. 10

    Drain peas and place in a bowl. Using the back of a fork, mash peas just enough so that it resembles a textured spread.

11. 11

    Add parmesan, kosher salt, olive oil, lemon juice and mix well. Taste mixture and adjust seasoning with kosher salt, if needed.

12. 12

    --- Assembly ---

13. 13

    Arrange crostini on a platter. Spread pea mixture on crostini. Top with prosciutto and garnish with mint and lemon zest.