Treat yourself to the freshest that the season has to offer, including springtime radishes, peas and green onions with this easy-to-make toast.
Spring’s arrival brings vibrant radishes, sweet peas and a craving for the fresh, seasonal flavors of these easy-to-top toasts. While dark rye or pumpernickel provides a hearty, earthy base for the crisp, flavor-packed vegetables, a rustic sourdough or ciabatta can lend a lighter touch to this welcome alternative to its ubiquitous avocado-topped cousin.
Radish Toasts with Ricotta, Peas, Parsley and Green Onion (makes four toasts):
- 4 slices of dark bread (rye or pumpernickel)
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 4-5 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup frozen English peas, thawed
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- 1 green onion, sliced thickly on the diagonal
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for drizzling)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Lightly toast the bread until crisp.
- Prepare the ricotta base: In a small bowl, season the ricotta with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor.
- Assemble the toasts:
- Spread a generous layer of ricotta on each toast.
- Arrange the sliced radishes on top of the ricotta.
- Sprinkle the peas evenly over the radishes.
- Add the chopped parsley and green onion.
- Finish with seasoning: Add a light sprinkle of salt, a crack of black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil over each toast.
- Serve immediately: These are best enjoyed fresh for a crisp and vibrant snack or appetizer.
