Pea Shoot and Asparagus Crostini with Hummus

04.11.15
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Pea Shoot and Asparagus Crostini with Hummus | @naturallyella

If you know me, you know that 80% of the time I don't wear make-up or do my hair. I grew up a complete tomboy and followed my dad around everywhere. I played hockey, learned about tools, and could probably still remember how to change brake pads if I tried hard enough. This way of life, however, did not lend itself to learning about all the girly things I probably should have. And while I'm making up for lost time, I'm still pride myself that I can be ready to walk out of the house is 20 minutes if need be. There are days when I put a pep in my step and take the extra effort.

My food style is quite similar- no fuss and if it's not headed for a photo, it never looks as nice. Why worry about style when it's just going to be demolished in half the time it took to make (or less)? And yet sometimes, when I'm not photographing, I find myself wanting to take a little extra time and make my lunch something a little fancier. Don't be fooled though, this asparagus crostini is still super easy to throw together- it just looks a bit fancier thanks to asparagus meeting the vegetable peeler.

In terms of produce, pea shoots are not to be missed this time of year. I'm currently growing peas in one of my garden boxes and more often than not, I end up eating the shoots before I get a ton of peas. Of course, many stores also carry pea shoots as well, often in the section with the sprouts.

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Pea Shoot and Asparagus Crostini with Hummus

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  • Author: Erin Alderson
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 mins
  • Total Time: 17 mins
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 to 5 stalks asparagus
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 4 slices whole grain baguette, toasted
  • 1/3 cup hummus
  • 1 cup pea shoots
  • 1/2 ounce feta
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • Pinch Salt and Pepper

Instructions

  1. Using a vegetable slicer, shaving asparagus into thin strips. Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat and add the asparagus. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds, just to heat the asparagus.
  2. In a bowl, combine asparagus with pea shoots and feta.
  3. Smear hummus over pieces of toast and top with the asparagus mixture.
  4. Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing and drizzle over the crostini before serving. Save leftover dressing for later use.

Pea Shoot and Asparagus Crostini | @naturallyella

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15 comments on “Pea Shoot and Asparagus Crostini with Hummus”

  1. The first time I ever tried pea shoots was doused in a garlic, ginger sauce at a Chinese restaurant, and now that it's spring I'm eager to find them and try them in a way that's a little more....fresh, shall we say. I'm with you about no fuss recipes, although these green crostini are gorgeous!

  2. Lovely crostini, I've go to try those asparagus shavings. Meals feel more enjoyable when they look nice on the plate. I don't always make this effort, but when I do it seems to pay off.

  3. Like you, I was raised as a tomboy, and even though I know how to do some girly things now, I can still get ready and head out the door in 20-30 minutes easily.

    These crostini look delicious, and the simplicity of the ingredients makes me smile. This is definitely something that's perfect for the warmer months -- little fuss to put together, big flavor!

  4. I eat some combination of hummus-sprouts-toast almost every day. I love the idea of simply shaving some raw asparagus to make a beautiful healthy snack. Wonderful!

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