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Greek Fava Recipe (Traditional Yellow Split Pea Dip)

This Greek fava recipe is a traditional yellow split pea dip that is creamy, zesty, and refreshingly healthy. Perfect for a mezze platter!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dips
Cuisine Greek
Servings 6 servings
Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 Red onion thinly sliced
  • 3 Garlic cloves sliced
  • 250 grams Yellow split pea rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for mixing
  • ¼ teaspoon Dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 750 ml Water more if needed

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the Onions and Garlic: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to soften. Add the sliced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • Combine the Peas and Herbs: Add the rinsed and drained yellow split peas to the pot. Stir in the thyme, oregano, and the remaining olive oil. Mix well, coating the peas in the onion and garlic mixture.
  • Simmer the Split Peas: Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the split peas are soft and most of the water is absorbed. Add more water if needed during cooking.
  • Blend the Dip: Remove the pot from heat then add the salt and black pepper. Next add the lemon juice inside. Use an immersion blender (or transfer to a food processor) to blend the mixture into a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Taste and Adjust: Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  • Serve and Garnish: Transfer the fava dip to a serving dish. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with any of your favourites such as diced red onions, capers, parsley, or dill if desired.

Notes

  1. Remove Foam: As the split peas are boiling, you may notice foam forming on top of the water. Simply remove it using a large slotted spoon or small sieve.
  2. Watch the Cooking Time: Cooking times for yellow split peas can vary, so keep an eye on them. Once the peas have absorbed most of the water and are soft, they’re ready to blend.
  3. Need More Water?: If the peas are not soft but most of the water is gone, just add a little more and continue simmering until they are soft.
  4. Texture Tip: The dip will thicken as it cools, so don’t worry if it seems a bit runny when hot. It will firm up into a nice, creamy consistency after resting.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 402mgPotassium: 469mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
Keyword fava, greek fava recipe, yellow split pea dip
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