Edamame and Pear Crostini

  • 1 (16 oz) bag frozen shelled edamame
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 (12 oz) baguette, thinly sliced
  • 1-2 Bartlett pears, peeled and diced
 
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Cook adamame in salted boiling water for about 10 minutes.  Remove with a slotted spoon and place in ice water.  Drain and set aside 1/4 cup whole edamame, process the remainder in a food processor until coarsely chopped.  Combine mashed edamame with reserved whole edamame, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup mint, cheese, salt and pepper.

Place baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush lightly with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and bake for 10 minutes.  Top each baguette slice with 1 tablespoon edamame mixture and 2 teaspoons of chopped pear.  Garnish with additional mint, if desired.  Enjoy!