Spring Pea & Mint Crostini

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Preparation Time 10 minutes Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 (2 crostinis per serving) Cost Per Serving $0.80
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cupsShelled Spring Peas
1/2 cupFresh Mint
1/2 cupLemon, juice and zest
1 tbspGrainy Mustard
1/2 cupLight Ricotta
1 tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil
16Thin Slices of Whole Grain Bread, toasted
To tasteSea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and set a bowl of ice water off to the side.
  2. Add the peas to the boiling water. After 60 seconds, remove peas with a slotted spoon and add directly to the ice water.
  3. Add the peas and edamame to a food processor with remaining ingredients and puree until smooth. Season to taste.
  4. Spread a spoonful over your thin crisp bread.

Nutrition

  • ​Mindless eating is more common than you might think. More than 66% of Americans report regularly eating dinner in front of the television.
  • When we eat mindlessly rather than mindfully, research suggests digestion may be 30% to 40% less effective. This can lead to symptoms such as gas and bloating or can make digestive side effects even worse.
  • Overeating and obesity may be partially explained by mindless eating. If the mind is distracted while you are eating, the signals that tell your brain you are satisfied may not be received properly.