A little about this dish
This dynamic snack draws inspiration from African cuisine, with a starring role played by carrots. Our dish is bursting with flavor, while being light, healthy and nourishing. The blend of aromatic spices and textures are sure to intrigue your palate.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Carrots — 4 — peeled and ribboned
- Fresh green peas — 1 cup — blanched and mashed
- Lemon — ½ — zested and juiced
- Cumin seeds — 1 tsp — roasted and crushed
- Chilli flakes — 1 tsp
- Sourdough bread — 4 slices — toasted
- Peanut butter — 4 tbsp
- Honey — 1 tbsp — or Maple Syrup for a vegan version
- Olive oil — 2 tbsp
- Salt — to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🍞🔥😋Toast the slices of sourdough bread until they turn golden and crisp.
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Step 2 — 🍞🟢😍Spread a thick layer of blanched and mashed green peas over the toasted bread.
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Step 3 — 🥕🍋🥣In a mixing bowl, combine the ribboned carrots with lemon juice, cumin seeds, chilli flakes, olive oil and salt.
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Step 4 — 🍞🥕🥪Heap the carrot mixture over the mashed peas on each slice of bread.
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Step 5 — 🥜🍯😋Finally, heat the peanut butter and honey together, and generously drizzle this mixture over the carrot-topped bruschetta before serving.
A final fox tip
This dish is great way to engage children in the kitchen. They can help to spread the pea mash or drizzle the peanut butter and honey mixture. Also, don't hesitate to freestyle with the recipe: Feel free to add cooked shredded chicken for a non-vegetarian version or sprinkle some toasted nuts for extra crunch!