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A piece of toasted sourdough bread topped with a thick layer of bright green mashed pea spread and sliced red radishes.

Pea Spread with Preserved Lemon (Smashed Pea Toast)

Nora Bourdeau
A bright, herby pea spread made with preserved lemon, garlic, and fresh parsley. Pile it onto toasted sourdough, scoop it with crackers, or serve it as a dip alongside roasted vegetables. Ready in five minutes with no cooking required.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean-inspired
Servings 8
Calories 96 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor (or potato masher and bowl)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen peas thawed if frozen
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • ½ preserved lemon peel only, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop 1 shallot and 1 garlic clove. Scrape the flesh from the preserved lemon half and discard it, then finely chop the peel.
    1 shallot, 1 garlic clove, ½ preserved lemon
  • Add 2 cups peas, ¼ cup fresh parsley, the chopped shallot, garlic, and preserved lemon peel, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, and 4 tablespoons olive oil to a food processor.
    2 cups fresh or frozen peas, ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Pulse in short bursts until a coarse, chunky paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed. You want visible texture, not a smooth puree.
  • Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Give it one final quick pulse to combine. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
    1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Transfer to a bowl. Spread generously over toasted sourdough or serve as a dip. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of lemon zest.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 296mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 484IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 10 minute meal, Bite-sized Snacks, pea dip, pea spread recipe, peas, preserved lemon spread, preserved lemons, smashed pea toast, spring pea recipe, toast
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