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Peas, Mint & Parmesan Crostini

Peer reviewed by UK recipe editorsAuthored by UK recipe editorsOriginally published 28 Jan 2026

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These vibrant pea, mint and parmesan crostini offer a fresh and elegant start to any meal. This vegetarian appetiser celebrates the classic combination of sweet peas and cooling mint, lightened with a touch of acidic balsamic vinegar and savoury shards of Italian cheese. By lightly mashing the peas rather than blitzing them, you maintain a rustic texture that sits beautifully atop crisp, garlic-rubbed baguette slices.

Perfect for summer garden parties or as a simple lockdown-luxe snack, this recipe is incredibly versatile. You can use podded fresh peas when they are in season or high-quality frozen petits pois for a bright green hue all year round. Serve these alongside a glass of chilled white wine or as part of a larger Mediterranean-inspired sharing platter for a crowd-pleasing healthy treat.

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Ingredients for Peas, Mint & Parmesan Crostini

  • 12 slices of baguette bread

  • 1/2 garlic clove

  • 150g fresh or frozen peas, thawed

  • Kosher salt

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • Shaved Parmesan

  • Torn mint

  • A few drops of balsamic vinegar

How to make Peas, Mint & Parmesan Crostini

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Grill 12 slices bread and rub with garlic clove.

Blanch peas in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 2 minutes for fresh peas and 1 minute for frozen.

Drain peas; transfer to a bowl. Season with kosher salt and extra-virgin olive oil and mash with the back of a fork.

Spread about 1 tablespoon mixture over each toast. Garnish with shaved Parmesan, torn mint, and a few drops of balsamic vinegar.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 28 Jan 2026 | Originally published

    Authored by:

    UK recipe editors

    Peer reviewed by

    UK recipe editors
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