
Parmesan Crisps with Minted Pea and Lemon Cream
An elegant, original appetizer featuring crisp parmesan wafers served with a silky cream of peas, yogurt, fresh mint, and lemon. It delivers a contrast of salty, fresh, and creamy flavors in a light, eye-catching bite.
Ingredients
- 120 g finely grated parmesan cheese (for the tejas)
- 180 g green peas (fresh or congelados)
- 120 g plain Greek yogurt (for the cream)
- 15 ml olive oil (more a poco for terminar opcionalmente)
- 8 g fresh mint leaves (chopped lightly)
- 2 g lemon zest (finely grated)
- 15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 g garlic (chopped)
- 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 g salt (or to taste)
- 1 g sweet paprika (for terminar)
- 12 g microgreens or tender sprouts (for decorar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Make 8 equal mounds with the grated parmesan on the tray and gently flatten them into thin discs about 3 to 3 1/4 inches wide. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, until melted and golden around the edges.
- 3
Remove the tray from the oven and let the crisps rest for 1 minute. While still warm, place them over a rolling pin, a clean bottle, or the edge of a mold to give them a slight curved shape. Let them cool completely until crisp.
- 4
While the crisps bake, cook the peas in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and briefly cool them under cold water to keep their bright color.
- 5
Place the peas, Greek yogurt, olive oil, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and thick.
- 6
Taste the cream and adjust the salt or lemon juice if needed. Transfer to a piping bag or bowl.
- 7
To serve, place a spoonful or pipe a ribbon of pea cream onto each parmesan crisp. Dust with sweet paprika and finish with microgreens on top. If desired, add a few extra drops of olive oil just before serving.
Chef tips
For a finer texture, pass the cream through a sieve. The crisps must cool completely to stay crunchy. Assemble the appetizer just before serving so moisture does not soften the parmesan.
Substitutions
You can swap the mint for basil or dill. Greek yogurt can be replaced with whipped cream cheese for a richer version, though it will be thicker. If you do not have microgreens, use small mint leaves or parsley.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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