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Ricotta and Pea Crostini with Tarragon and Pink Peppercorns
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Ricotta and Pea Crostini with Tarragon and Pink Peppercorns

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Ricotta and Pea Crostini with Tarragon and Pink Peppercorns

This delicately flavored and out-of-the-ordinary appetizer is a welcome addition to a spring dinner or cocktail party. Whole-grain bread is delicious for the crostini, but a traditional French baguette works nicely as well.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

531
Calories
24g
Protein
34g
Fat
32g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Ricotta Cheese 1/2 cup (124g) part-skim 174
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Pea 1/2 cup (72g) 62
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Tarragon 1 tsp dried (0.5g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • 1 Tbs. sliced green garlic, or 1 garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups shelled English peas
  • 1 1/2 Tbs. minced fresh tarragon, plus whole leaves for garnish
  • 1/3 cup water
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 24 thin baguette slices
  • Pink peppercorns for garnish

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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