Earth's Bounty Pea Shoot and Ricotta Crostini

Ingredients

• •baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
• •tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• •cup fresh ricotta cheese
• •1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
• •tablespoon lemon zest
• •1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• •cups fresh pea shoots
• •1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Prep Steps

1. 1Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the baguette slices with olive oil and toast on a baking sheet for 8 minutes
2. 2minutes, or until golden and crisp.
3. 3In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped mint, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined and creamy.
4. 4Once the crostini are cooled, spread a generous layer of the herbed ricotta mixture onto each slice.
5. 5Top the ricotta with a small handful of fresh pea shoots and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds.
6. 6Drizzle lightly with high
7. 7quality olive oil just before serving.