White Wines Smashed Peas on Toast

Ingredients

• 2 lb green peas, fresh or frozen
• 3 tbsp fresh mint, coarsely chopped, plus additional for garnish
• 1 tsp lemon zest, plus additional for garnish
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• ½ cup Parmesan Reggiano cheese, grated, plus additional for garnish
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for garnish
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 baguette, sliced and toasted

Directions

1. 1

   Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl and set aside. Add peas to saucepan and boil until tender, 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately immerse peas in ice bath. Let stand 2-3 minutes and drain.

2. 2

   Add the mint, lemon zest, salt, cheese, and half the peas to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to a coarse paste. Add remaining peas and pulse until chunky. For a smoother consistency, pulse a little longer. Transfer to a bowl and stir in lemon juice, olive oil and pepper. For a creamier spread, add another 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Slather toasted baguette slices with spread. Garnish with lemon zest, cheese and mint, then drizzle with olive oil.

4. 4

   Serve with 2020 Vina Robles Albariño, Huerhuero Vineyard