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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

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Most commonly associated with the Rueda region of Spain, this refreshing white variety produces an expressively aromatic wine with lively natural acidity.

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