Green Pea and Feta Toasts with Spicy Honey
A fresh, bright and very simple appetiser for a spring brunch, a party or a light dinner. Tender green peas are blended with mint, garlic, lemon, olive oil and spicy honey into a creamy, slightly textured spread. Salty feta adds contrast, lemon refreshes, and a final drizzle of spicy honey ties it all into one balanced sweet-heat flavour.
Preparation
- 1
Prep the peas. Thaw them fully (you can cover with hot water for 2–3 minutes, then drain and dry). At room temperature they mash more easily.
- 2
Make the spread. Put the peas in a bowl, add olive oil, minced garlic, mint, spicy honey, lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Mash with a fork or masher, not to a fully smooth purée — leave some whole peas for texture. Taste and adjust lemon, salt or honey.
- 4
Toast the baguette. Slice into 15 pieces and lightly toast in the oven, toaster or a dry pan until golden and crisp at the edges.
- 5
Assemble. Spread a generous amount of pea mixture on each slice, keeping some texture.
- 6
Add the feta. Sprinkle each toast with crumbled feta — its salty creaminess balances the sweetness of the peas and honey.
- 7
Finish. Add black pepper, a few torn mint leaves and a little more spicy honey. Serve immediately while the baguette is crisp.
Chef's tips
- —Room-temperature peas are easier to mash.
- —Don't blend to a fully smooth purée — a light texture makes the toasts more interesting.
- —Don't over-dry the baguette: crisp but easy to bite.
- —Fresh mint matters — it adds a clean, cool note.
- —Add spicy honey both into the spread and on top for a deeper flavour.
- —Want more heat? Add chilli flakes.
- —Want a creamier version? Replace some feta with goat or cream cheese.
- —The pea mixture can be made ahead and kept in the fridge, toasting the bread just before serving.
