English Pea Toast Recipe – Sunset Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. English peas in their pods, shelled (1 1/2 to 2 cups peas)
• 3 red spring onions or scallions, trimmed (including 1/2 in. off the green tops), thinly sliced on a sharp angle, soaked in ice water for 20 minutes, and drained well
• 1 lemon, halved
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 small handful mint leaves
• Extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 1/2-in.-thick slices country bread
• 1 cup fresh sheep cheese, fromage blanc, mild goat cheese, or whipped ricotta
• Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for grating