Minty Pea Purée on Toast

Author Notes: This dish is pure springtime comfort. A flavorful, bright green purée of
mint, shallots, garlic, and peas meets crispy, rustic slices of toast. Serve the dish just as it is, or pair it with your favorite spring soup for a perfect lunch.

Serves 4 people (2 slices toast per person)

• 3tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1large shallot, thinly sliced
• 1clove garlic, minced
• 3cups fresh or thawed frozen green peas
• 1 1/2tablespoons lemon juice
• 1teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 to 3/4teaspoons salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1/4cup mint leaves
• 8slices whole-grain toast

1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a skillet or a sauté pan. Add the shallot and cook for 2 minutes, or until the shallot is clear. Add the garlic and peas. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the garlic is fragrant and the peas are warm and tender.
2. Transfer the peas to a food processor fitted with the S blade. Add the peas, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil. Pulse the mixture continuously until it is puréed but retains some texture. Check the mixture for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed. Pulse in the mint leaves.
3. Spread a generous amount (1/3 to 1/2 cup) purée over each slice of toast. Serve.

http://food52.com/recipes/35572-minty-pea-puree-on-toast?utm_term=6759626&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160526_shop_syrups