What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Talking Points: Pea and Radish Crostini! There’s something decadent about bite-size grilled toast. It could be the olive oil that transports you to the central region of Tuscany where rows of timeless Italian vineyards parade alongside twisted trunks of enduring olive trees. Or perhaps it’s the exotic radish with a history dating back to pre-Roman times. Maybe you just like smaller bites. A smudge of this, a smidge of that. Whether you find food tantalizing, adventurous, or hopefully romantic, the appetizer is here to stay. You may as well make it healthy and visually appealing at the same time.
PEA AND RADISH CROSTINI
Ingredients:
1 baguette, sliced into 1/4” slices
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon marjoram
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 large avocado, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
4-5 radishes, sliced thin
2 mint sprigs, for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400°. Brush each side of the baguette slices with olive oil and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with Himalayan pink salt, oregano, marjoram, and garlic powder. Bake 5-7 minutes until slightly toasted. Let cool. Transfer to a platter. Drizzle the sliced avocado with lime juice. Sprinkle with garlic powder and sea salt. Mash a few slices of avocado to spread a thin layer of guacamole on each piece of baguette. Place 2-3 slices of avocado in the center of each toast. Lightly press the peas in place onto the mashed avocado on each end. Arrange sliced radishes on top. Garnish with mint leaves. Buon Appetito!
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So cute 😋
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Right. Niblets. lol 🤣🍃
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Such an interesting idea, to pair radishes and peas this way. Looks so tasty and colorful. 🙂
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It’s not for everyone, that’s for sure. But me……oh, yeah. 😍🌿
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I’ll definitely give it a try soon! 🙂
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Ooh, good. Let me know how you like the blend of flavors. I practically inhaled mine. lol 🤣
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I’m sure I’ll the same. Love all the ingredients. 🙂
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These look scrumptious! I love the seasonality of this little bite, the color, and I’m sure the flavor!!!! Happy summer!
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Making food appealing is my goal. 👀🍃
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These look so good! I love those colours!!🧡
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Thanks very much! 🙏🏻
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OMG, look at these pretty snacks. I love avocados and this mixture appears very refreshing!
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I knew you’d like this post. lol 🤣🌿
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You know me 😂
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Lovely recipe and gorgeous clicks!!
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I’m so happy you like it. Thanks for visiting. 🌿🌱🍃
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I’ve never used pink salt. I do so love the colors of this one.
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The snapshot was taken on a cloudy day. Imagine that. 😜
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Haha!
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What a great combination of flavours and colours.
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Thanks, Peggy! 🌿🌱🍃
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Not too fond of radish but so beautifully presented.. 😉
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What about cucumber? 🥒
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Yes and at the end of summer will have my own hopefully.. 😉
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