1Tbsp. mint, chopped, plus small mint leaves to garnish
1g large garlic clove, peeled
Zest and juice of 1⁄2 lemon
A small handful of pea shoots, and edible flowers to garnish
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C) mark 6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to a rectangle about 30.5 x 35.5cm (12 x 14in) and 5mm (1⁄4in) thick. Trim and discard the edges.
Step 2
Put on to a baking sheet lined with baking parchment and bake for 12min or until well puffed and golden. Remove from oven, put another piece of baking parchment just larger than the pastry on top, then another baking sheet. Press baking sheet down to flatten and bake for another 35-40min or until golden and crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
Step 3
Bring a full kettle to the boil. Pour half the boiling water into a large pan, add beans and boil for 3min. Drain and tip into a large bowl of icy water. Pod beans. Put peas into a large bowl and cover with the remaining boiling water. Set aside for 5min, then drain.
Step 4
In a food processor or with a stick blender, blend 150g (5oz) of the peas with the ricotta, mint and garlic. Stir through lemon zest and season to taste.
Step 5
Spread ricotta mixture over the cooled tart. Toss the beans and remaining peas with the lemon juice. Scatter over the tart with the mint, pea shoots and edible flowers.
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