Description
Lemon-y smashed pea toasts with herb-y smashed peas on toasted bread paired with fresh garnishes. Perfect for a fun snack, appetizer, or light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen green peas
- 1 TBSP runny tahini
- 2 TBSP fresh squeezed lemon juice, or more to taste
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup parsley or fresh herbs (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Himalayan sea salt
- black pepper, to taste
- toasted bread (gluten-free if desired)
- 1/4 cup Karen’s Naturals Just Peas
- green onion, sliced
- white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Steam the frozen green peas on the stovetop by adding them to boiling water in a covered pot for 2-3 minutes, until they’re vibrant green and tender. Be careful not to overcook them!
- Drain the peas and add them to a high-speed blender or food processor along with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic powder, lemon zest, Himalayan sea salt, and black pepper.
- Taste the mixture and add more lemon for brightness, tahini for creaminess, and sea salt and black pepper to reach desired combo.
- Pulse the mixture until it’s combined but not puréed. Some pea chunks are welcome here!
- Smash the pea spread onto the toasted bread and top them with green onion, white sesame seeds, and freeze-dried peas.
- Store leftover pea smash in the refrigerator for up to one week and reassemble with fresh toasted bread before serving!
Notes
Recipe adapted from Protein Ninja
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 3 mins
- Category: Toast, Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free Option