Smashed Peas and Ricotta
Brighten up your appetizer game with this vibrant and creamy Smashed Peas and Ricotta recipe—a stunning blend of sweet, tender peas, refreshing mint, zesty lemon, and rich ricotta cheese. Perfect as a quick and easy dish, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients with minimal effort, requiring just 15 minutes from start to finish. Whether you use fresh or frozen peas, their natural sweetness pairs beautifully with the smooth ricotta spread on slices of toasted sourdough or crisp crackers. Topped with a hint of black pepper and a garnish of mint, this dish delivers layers of flavor and elegance, making it an instant hit for brunch spreads, dinner parties, or a light, satisfying snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices sourdough bread or crackers
Instructions
If using fresh peas, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the peas and blanch for 2-3 minutes until tender and bright green. If using frozen peas, place them in a bowl and pour boiling water over them, letting them sit for 2-3 minutes. Drain the peas and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the peas, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. Use a fork or a potato masher to roughly smash the peas, leaving some whole for texture.
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and stir them into the pea mixture.
Spread a heaping tablespoon of ricotta cheese onto each slice of sourdough bread or cracker. Top each with a generous spoonful of the smashed pea mixture.
Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with additional mint leaves, if desired.
Serve immediately as an appetizer or a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1587 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.9 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 151 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 3044 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.5 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.2 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 68.6 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1182 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1344 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
