Nourish: Peas on Toast
May 30, 2024
Celebrating Spring with Fresh Flavors
Embrace the vibrant essence of spring with this delightful recipe:
Spring Peas on Ricotta Sourdough Toast with Lemon. This dish perfectly captures the season's freshness, combining tender peas, creamy ricotta, and a hint of lemon on a crisp sourdough base. Simple yet sophisticated, it's an ideal choice for a refreshing breakfast or a light, nourishing meal. Let’s dive into the recipe and bring a touch of spring to your table.
Enjoy this toast as a refreshing and nourishing start to your day or as a light, uplifting meal anytime.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Steps
- First, prepare the peas. If using fresh peas, blanch them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until tender, then drain and cool. If using frozen peas, simply thaw them and blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain the peas and season with salt and pepper.
- Toast the bread on a pan. Lightly brush the sourdough slices with olive oil and toast them until golden and crisp.
- In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese with lemon zest, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix well until creamy.
- Its time to assemble! Spread a generous layer of the ricotta mixture onto each slice of toasted sourdough. Top with the prepared peas.
- Drizzle a bit more lemon juice over the top of the toast and add more lemon zest. Season to taste and ready to eat.
