Fava (Greek Yellow Split Pea Dip) Recipe

Name: Fava (Greek Yellow Split Pea Dip)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow split peas; 3 cups water; 1 red onion; half minced, the other half peeled but left whole; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving (use the nice stuff); Paprika, for serving; Lemon wedges, for serving; Parsley, for serving; Salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

1 cup yellow split peas
3 cups water
1 red onion; half minced, the other half peeled but left whole
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving (use the nice stuff)
Paprika, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving
Parsley, for serving
Salt and black pepper

1
Place split peas in a pot and cover with the water. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Turn down the heat until the mixture bubbles only occasionally, then add the peeled half of the onion, the garlic, and the salt. Cook until split peas are very tender and mushy, just over an hour.
2
When the peas are beginning to fall apart, turn off the heat, taste, and add more salt if necessary. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a few turns of black pepper. Use an immersion blender (or tabletop blender) to puree mixture to desired smoothness (I like mine still a little chunky), or just use the back of your spoon if you're feeling lazy. Return to the heat and cook for a minute or two more, until quite thick.
3
To serve: Spoon the fava onto a plate, top with a generous drizzle of olive oil, the diced red onion, a sprinkle of paprika, chopped parsley, and a few lemon wedges. Provide fresh pita, toasted bread, and/or vegetables for dipping.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup yellow split peas, 3 cups water, 1 red onion; half minced, the other half peeled but left whole, 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed, and more.

Yes, Fava (Greek Yellow Split Pea Dip) falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fava (Greek Yellow Split Pea Dip)

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