Creamy Ricotta & Pea Toasts

🥘 Ingredients

• arugula
  4 c
• avocado
  1 unit
• baguette
  4 slices
• basil
  2 tbsp
• black pepper
  ½ tsp
• edamame
  1 c
• lemon
  1 unit
• olive oil
  3 tbsp
• peas
  1 c
• ricotta cheese
  ½ cup
• salt
  1 tsp
• shallot
  1 unit

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• food processor

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   baguette avocado lemon edamame ricotta cheese shallot peas arugula basil olive oil salt black pepper

   baguette: 4 slices, avocado: 1 unit, lemon: 1 unit, edamame: 1 c, ricotta cheese: ½ cup, shallot: 1 unit, peas: 1 c, arugula: 4 c, basil: 2 tbsp, olive oil: 3 tbsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: ½ tsp
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   Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut baguette into ½-inch slices and place on a baking sheet . Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Place in the oven to toast for ⏱️ 6 minutes , until golden brown on the edges but still soft in the middle.
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   Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil with a large pinch of salt. Add edamame to the boiling water and cook until bright green and heated through, ⏱️ 2 minutes . Remove with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to cool. Drain and set aside. Repeat the same process with peas and set aside separately.
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   Thinly slice half of shallot and mince the remaining half. Tear basil leaves. Halve, pit, and peel avocado, then thinly slice. Zest and halve lemon.
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   Make the ricotta mixture: use a fork to mash peas, half the ricotta, lemon zest, minced shallot, and ½ tbsp olive oil until smooth. You'll need to use some elbow grease here! Season mixture with salt and pepper. HINT: If you have a food processor , add everything to the bowl and pulse until smooth.
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   Toss arugula with the edamame, sliced shallot, avocado, and basil. Top with a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt.
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   Spread the toasts with the ricotta mixture. Drizzle with ½ tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
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   Serve the ricotta toasts with the edamame-arugula salad to the side. Enjoy!