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Here's a famous Greek fava bean recipe: a yellow pea dip from Santorini... Served lukewarm and topped with olive oil and chopped onion!

Greek Fava (Yellow Split Pea Dip)

Here's a famous Greek fava bean recipe: a yellow pea dip from Santorini... Served lukewarm and topped with olive oil and chopped sweet onion!

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 (2 cups)
Calories per serving 151 kcal

Ingredients

  • 9 oz yellow split peas (250 g)
  • a handful red onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • good quality olive oil
  • 1 tbsp capers (optional)
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. 1) Soak the split peas in cold water for at least 5 hours (preferably overnight).

  2. 2) Bring 2 cups (480 ml) of lightly salted water to a good boil. Drain the soaked peas. Add them to the boiling water.

  3. 3) Turn the heat. Simmer the peas for 20 minutes. They should fall apart in the end. Add extra water if necessary.

  4. 4) Strain the cooked peas in a colander. Let them cool a bit until they are lukewarm.

  5. 5) In a blender, blend the garlic and half of the cooked peas. Add a little olive oil until you get a rich, glossy but firm puree.

  6. 6) Transfer the puree to a mixing bowl. Stir in the other half of cooked peas and mix well. Season with pepper, salt and a couple of drops of vinegar to taste. Scoop it into a deep plate or serving bowl. Garnish with the chopped onion and capers (optional). Sprinkle with olive oil. Serve lukewarm.

    Here's a famous Greek fava bean recipe: a yellow pea dip from Santorini... Served lukewarm and topped with olive oil and chopped onion!