English Pea Toast Recipe

English Pea Toast
This fun and delicious toast is high in protein and a delicious way to enjoy fresh english peas.
Ingredients
- White Bean Hummus
- Basil or Arugula Pesto
- Fresh English Peas
- Butter or Avocado Oil
- Sea Salt and Black Pepper
- Pine Nuts
- Organic Sourdough Bread
White Bean Hummus
- 16 oz. White beans
- 1/4 cup tahini
- Juice of 1 - 2 lemons
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2-3 tbs oil
- Fresh Chives
Arugula Pesto
- 1 Bunch of Arugula
- 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- Juice of 1/2 a Lemon
- (optional) 1 Tbsp. Nutritional Yeast or Parmesan Cheese
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
White Bean Hummus
- Blend all ingredients in a food processor except the fresh dill. Add lemon juice and olive oil by taste.
- Top off with a little olive oil, fresh dill or chives, or any fresh herb you have on hand. You can also top it off with toasted pine nuts.
Arugula Pesto
- Pulse ingredients in a food processor.
The Toast
- Remove fresh english peas from their pods. Heat butter or avocado oil in a pan, and add the english peas. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Add some salt and pepper while cooking. You can also add a little bit of garlic, shallot, or spring onion. Set aside.
- While the peas are cooking toast slices of sourdough bread.
- Spread white bean hummus on each slice of bread.
- Then spread basil pesto on the top center.
- Add the warm, but not hot english peas over the top.
- Top with toasted pine nuts and freshly chopped chives, spring onions, or parsley.