Edamame and Pear Crostini |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This easy appetizer features toasted baguette slices topped with a mixture of edamame, cheese and fresh minced pear. Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen shelled edamame |
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided |
1 cup chopped fresh mint, plus additional for garnish |
1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1 (12-ounce) baguette, thinly sliced |
1-2 large bartlett pears, peeled and diced |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Cook edamame in salted boiling water for 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, and place in ice water; drain. Set aside 1/4 cup whole edamame; process the remainder in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Combine mashed edamame with reserved whole edamame, 3 tablespoons oil, 1 cup mint, cheese, salt, and pepper.
3. Place baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush lightly with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and bake for 10 minutes. Top each baguette slice with 1 tablespoon edamame mixture and 2 teaspoons pear. Garnish with additional mint, if desired.
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