Whipped Feta and Spring Pea Crostini

Ingredients

• 1 narrow baguette, cut into 20 slices (300 g)
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided (56 g)
• 8 ounces feta cheese in brine, drained (227 g)
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (120 g)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (15 g)
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (6 g)
• 2 cups frozen peas, thawed (280 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt (3 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (1 g)
• 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, divided (12 g)
• 4 small radishes, thinly sliced (80 g)

Instructions

1. Toast bread on both faces. Brush baguette slices lightly with olive oil and arrange in one layer. Bake at 400°F for 7 to 9 minutes, turning once, until both faces are crisp and the rims show irregular golden patches.
2. Blend feta into soft swoops. Process feta, yogurt, lemon zest, juice, and black pepper. Scrape the bowl twice and continue until the mixture looks smooth enough to leave curved ridges behind a spoon, with no large white crumbs remaining.
3. Crush peas, do not puree. Mash thawed peas with olive oil, salt, and chopped mint. Stop while roughly half remain whole and the rest form a coarse binder. The mixture should look glossy and mound on a spoon rather than release liquid.
4. Assemble near serving time. Spread a generous teaspoon of feta on each cooled toast, leaving some golden rim exposed. Add a smaller spoonful of peas and press lightly so it adheres. Alternate radish slices and mint tips across.
5. Arrange in loose rows. Move the crostini to a white oval platter in overlapping rows. Turn some pieces slightly so the green topping catches the light. Finish with lemon zest and black pepper, then serve within an hour.

Notes

• Use the dish-specific texture cue at every stage instead of relying on minutes alone for Whipped Feta and Spring Pea Crostini.
• Keep ingredient sizes close but naturally varied so cooking stays even and the final arrangement remains relaxed.
• Store or make ahead exactly as described above, label containers with dates, and finish visible garnish shortly before serving.

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