Smashed Pea Toast

Smashed Pea Toast

Smashed peas combined with fragrant garlic, a whisper of shallot, bright parsley, and a salty, citrusy hit of preserved lemon create a vibrant, flavorful spread. Finished with a drizzle of good olive oil and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes, it's an irresistible mash you'll want to put on everything. This smashed pea toast recipe is fast, flexible, nutrient-packed, and ridiculously delicious.

Author: Balancing Bowls

Meal Type: Milk Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time:

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 92 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cups - peas
  • 1 - shallot
  • 1 clove - garlic
  • ¼ cup - parsley
  • ½ - preserved lemon (the peel only)
  • 4 tablespoons - olive oil
  • 1 tbsp - lemon juice
  • 1 tsp - fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp - kosher salt
  • ½ tsp - red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Chop shallot and garlic finely.
  2. Combine peas, parsley, shallot, garlic, preserved lemon, lemon juice, thyme, and olive oil in a food processor.
  3. Pulse until a coarse paste forms.
  4. Season with salt and red pepper flakes.
  5. Spread on toasted bread and enjoy!

Nutrition

Energy: 92 kcal | Total Fat: 7 g | Saturated: 1 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Total Carbs: 6 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugars: 2 g | Proteins: 2 g | Sodium: 296 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 5 g

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