Moroccan Green Pea Bruschetta

The Spice & Tea Exchange
Servings

12 pieces

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

3 minutes

With spicy Moroccan Spice Blend, the heated chile Chile Lime Sea Salt, minty Marrakesh Mint Tea, and bright green peas, these bite-sized appetizers make the perfect seasonal & colorful bruschetta.
Moroccan Green Pea Bruschetta

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil + more for garnish
  • 2 tsp. Marrakesh Mint Tea (contains caffeine)
  • 1 tsp. Moroccan Spice Blend
  • ½ tsp. Chile Lime Sea Salt + more for finishing
  • ½ tsp. Aleppo Pepper Crushed for garnishing
  • 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
  • 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 12 baguette bread slices, toasted

Directions

  1. ADD ½ cup water to a small pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in peas, parsley, garlic, 1 Tbsp. Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Marrakesh Mint Tea, cook 3 mins.
  2. DRAIN liquid into a heat resistant bowl and set liquid aside reserving for later use.
  3. TRANSFER pea mixture to a food processor and pulse until a coarse paste forms.
  4. SCOOP mixture into a large bowl and stir in lemon zest, chives, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, Moroccan Spice Blend, Chile Lime Sea Salt, and 1 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
  5. INCORPORATE 1 Tbsp. of reserved cooking liquid at a time, until mash is spreadable but thick.
  6. TASTE mash for flavor and adjust with more Chile Lime Sea Salt or additional lemon juice, if needed.
  7. DRIZZLE toasted baguette slices with 1 Tbsp. Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil and spread mash over top. Garnish with a sprinkling of Aleppo Pepper Crushed and additional drizzle of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
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