🇬🇷 Greek · 🏙️ Santorini

🫛 Santorini Fava (Yellow Split Pea Purée)

6 servings · 55 min

Ingredients

• • yellow split peas 500g (18 oz)
• • red onions, roughly chopped 3
• • garlic cloves, chopped 2
• • warm water 1 liter (3⅓ cups)
• • lemon juice juice of 2 lemons
• • olive oil ⅓ cup (plus 2-3 tbsp for sautéing)
• • fresh thyme a few sprigs
• • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Method

1. 1 Rinse the split peas thoroughly with water.
2. 2 Heat a large pot over medium-high heat with 2-3 tablespoons olive oil; sauté the chopped onions, garlic and fresh thyme until the onions begin to caramelize.
3. 3 Add the peas and stir to coat. Pour in the warm water and the ⅓ cup olive oil; reduce heat to medium and season with salt and pepper. Simmer covered for 40-50 minutes until the peas are thick and mushy, skimming any white foam from the surface.
4. 4 Stir in the lemon juice. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
5. 5 Serve warm or at room temperature with a drizzle of olive oil and a topping of diced raw onion, capers or chopped parsley.