Pea & Goat Cheese Crostini
Pea & Goat Cheese Crostini
Pea & Goat Cheese Crostini — A Bite of Brightness + Bliss
For creative days, garden evenings, and feminine delight in every layer.
Crisp toasted bread, creamy goat cheese, a burst of green pea sweetness, and a whisper of mint and lemon… this is soul nourishment in a single bite. Perfect as a light starter, a gathering appetizer, or your personal afternoon pleasure plate.
This dish celebrates the madhura (sweet) and katu (pungent) rasas — refreshing and stimulating for body and mind.
Ayurvedic Soul Notes
Peas are naturally sweet and astringent—building yet light, great for balancing both Pitta and Kapha, especially when paired with herbs.
Goat cheese is lighter than other dairy, easier to digest, and a luxurious touch that soothes Vata.
Mint or basil offers cooling, digestive freshness, ideal for balancing Pitta and bloating.
Lemon zest or juice adds brightness and stimulates agni.
Toasted sourdough or gluten-free baguette gives structure and a crunchy contrast that satisfies all doshas when eaten mindfully.
Ingredients (makes 8–10 crostini)
1 cup green peas (fresh or thawed frozen)
½ cup goat cheese (soft, room temp)
Zest of ½ lemon + 1 tsp lemon juice
1–2 tbsp fresh mint or basil, finely chopped
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
1 small baguette or gluten-free loaf, sliced
Olive oil, for brushing
Optional flair:
Drizzle of raw honey or balsamic glaze
Sprinkle of red pepper flakes or edible flowers
Pea & Goat Cheese Crostini — A Bite of Brightness + Bliss
Instructions
1. Toast your crostini:
Brush baguette slices with olive oil and toast at 375°F for 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp.
2. Make the pea mash:
Blend or smash peas with lemon juice, herbs, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Keep it rustic or make it smooth—up to your vibe. Taste and adjust brightness.
3. Assemble with grace:
Spread each crostini with a layer of goat cheese. Top with a spoonful of pea mash. Finish with lemon zest, extra herbs, and optional drizzles or sparkle toppings.
4. Serve fresh:
These are best served slightly warm or room temp, with a sip of mint tea, sparkling water, or herbal white wine.
Dosha Tips
Vata: Toast bread lightly and use a warm pea mash with extra olive oil.
Pitta: Go easy on the black pepper, and choose mint over basil.
Kapha: Add chili flakes, use a sourdough slice, and serve with arugula or bitter greens.
Soulful Pairings
A glass of cucumber-mint infused water
A bowl of your Spinach & Persimmon Salad
Deep breath. Good music. Sunshine or candlelight.
Ritual Affirmation
“I allow myself to savor beauty. My nourishment is a work of art.”
