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Greek Fava – The best yellow split pea puree

Greek Fava – The best yellow split pea puree

Greek Fava is the best yellow split pea puree is the world. Easy to make and very delicious.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: dips, pepper, vegetables, vegetarian, yellow split pea
Servings: 4 people
Author: Myreille

Ingredients

Greek Fava

  • 250 grams yellow split peas
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 lemon (freshly squeezed lemon juice)
  • olive oil
  • ground black pepper

Roasted peppers

  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • olive oil
  • 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

Greek Fava

  • Place the yellow split peas in a pot with onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt and pour in just enough water to cover. Boil it.
  • Then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the yellow split peas have completely softened.
  • Discard the bay leaves. Add the lemon juce, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and freshly ground black pepper, then using an immersion blender puree the mixture until smooth.

Roasted peppers

  • In large skillet heat the olive oil and add the peppers and onion.
  • Roast the vegetables and salt it.

Notes

Serve with roasted peppers and red onions, drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with sliced jalapeno and freshly ground black pepper.