Santorini Fava
Fava is a tasty dip made with yellow split peas, extra virgin olive oil, and onions for extra flavor.
Equipment
- Immersion blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split peas
- 3 cups water
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 1 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp capers for garnish
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- 1 red onion sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the yellow split peas under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine the split peas, water, chopped onion, garlic, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peas are soft and the water has mostly evaporated
- .If you have used a bay leaf to add flavor, now it’s time to remove it.
- Transfer the mixture to a food processor or use an immersion blender.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper (some people also use a little cumin).
- Blend until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of warm water to adjust the consistency.
- Spoon the fava dip onto a serving plate, creating a slight well in the center.
- Drizzle generously with olive oil, then top with capers, chopped parsley, and thinly sliced red onion (I enjoy using spring onions!) for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as a side to grilled fish or octopus.
Notes
- This dip gets better as it sits, so feel free to make it ahead of time!
- Make your life easier by using this stainless steel immersion blender.
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