Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 crostini

Calories: 53 • Total Fat: 1g • Total Carbohydrate: 9g (Fiber: 2g • Sugars: 3g) • Protein: 2g • Vitamin C (4%) •  Vitamin A (3%) • Iron (2%)

Nutritional Highlights

Low Calorie • Low Fat • Good Source of Fiber • Whole Grain • Vegan • Good for Immunity

This appetizer is mostly carbohydrates due to the toasted bread. Enjoy one or two before a meal high in protein and moderate in fat. Or turn it into it’s own meal by coating boneless, skinless, chicken breast in a combination of bread crumbs and almond meal, baking it, and topping with edamame/pear mixture!

Edamame, Pear, and Mint Crostini

Servings: 25 crostinis

INGREDIENTS

• 1 whole-grain baguette (cut into 25 equal slices)
• 1 cup frozen, shelled edamame
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pear, diced
• 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

METHOD

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add edamame and peas and cook for 5 minutes.
2. Drain edamame and peas and run under cold water. Transfer to a food processor and add garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil. Pulse until peas and edamame are mashed and all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. Top each piece of bread with 1 tbsp of edamame mixture, a few pieces of diced pear, and fresh mint.