Sweet Pea And Ricotta Crostini – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 sourdough (or other) baguette, sliced diagonally 1/2-inch thick
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup fresh or frozen organic sweet green peas
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice;1 cup ricotta cheese, divided
• Dash of cayenne pepper
• 4 slices thick slab bacon, cooked until crispy and roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• Flaky sea salt, for garnish