Asparagus and Pea Toasts with Brie
Blog Entry: Monday 07 Jun 2010
Buttery toast is a delicious snack, but sometimes it needs a little something extra. In just 20 minutes, you can turn your ordinary butter toast into an impressive feast – all you need is some seasonal asparagus, peas from the freezer and a touch of brie.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
4 large slices rustic sourdough bread (1/2-inch-thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 bunch asparagus, bottoms trimmed, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 cup peas
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
6 to 8 ounces brie
Method:
1. Heat the oven to grill.
2. Divide the butter between the bread slices, spreading it evenly over one side of each. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet over medium, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic, onion, asparagus and peas. Saute until the asparagus is just barely tender, about 4 minutes.
4. Remove the pan from the heat. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the mint. Set aside.
5. Place the bread slices under the grill. Toast until just lightly browned and the butter is melted. Remove the bread from the oven and smear a quarter of the brie over each slice. Return to the grill for another minute. Top each slice with a quarter of the asparagus and pea mixture.
Find the full recipe on AZCentral.com.
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