Pea Bruschetta Ciabatta Toast (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the pea topping

01 - 1 cup frozen peas
02 - Small handful of pea shoots (optional)
03 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 3 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
06 - ½ clove garlic (reserve other half for bruschetta)
07 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For the bruschetta

08 - 6 slices ciabatta
09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - ½ clove garlic

→ To serve

11 - Pea shoots
12 - Fresh Parmesan
13 - Lemon zest
14 - Black pepper
15 - Extra virgin olive oil

# Instructions:

01 - Place all pea topping ingredients in a food processor and use the pulse button to chop and combine until you have a rough paste. Set aside until the toast is ready.
02 - Pre-heat your broiler or grill. Drizzle the ciabatta slices with olive oil. Toast for 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown.
03 - While the toast is still warm, lightly rub each slice with the half clove of garlic.
04 - Spread the pea topping evenly over the 6 slices of toast. Garnish each bruschetta with extra Parmesan, lemon zest, and pea shoots. Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and freshly ground black pepper.

# Notes:

01 - You can use fresh peas instead of frozen if they're in season.