Pea, Mint and Ricotta Toast

Read it through once before you start the pan.

1. 1Step 1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil, add the green peas and cook until bright green and tender, for 2 minutes.
2. 2Step 2. Drain the peas and rinse under cold water until cool.
3. 3Step 3. Chop half the fresh mint and put it in a bowl with the peas.
4. 4Step 4. Add the lemon zest, half the olive oil, half the salt and the black pepper and crush with a fork until roughly mashed, with some whole peas left.
5. 5Step 5. Stir the lemon juice and the remaining salt into the ricotta cheese until smooth.
6. 6Step 6. Toast the bread until golden and crisp on both sides.
7. 7Step 7. Rub the cut side of the garlic over one side of each slice while the toast is hot.
8. 8Step 8. Spread the ricotta over the garlic side of each slice right to the edges.
9. 9Step 9. Pile the pea mixture over the ricotta, scatter the remaining fresh mint leaves on top, drizzle with the remaining olive oil and serve at once.