Fava (Santorini Split Pea Dip)
This traditional Greek dip from Santorini is made from yellow split peas, creating a creamy and savory spread. It's naturally vegan and perfect as an appetizer with warm pita bread or crusty bread. The simple preparation highlights the earthy flavor of the fava beans.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 1 h 5 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
- Per ració
- 396 kcal
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 250 gyellow split pea, rinsed
- 1 uyellow onion, chopped
- 2 gragarlic, minced
- 720 mlwater
- 4 csolive oil
- 1 cslemon juice
- 0,5 ctsalt
- 0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
garnish
- 0,5 ured onion, thinly sliced
- 1 csfresh parsley, chopped(opcional)
- 1 csolive oil(opcional)
Estris
pot · spoon · food processor · potato masher
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Place the rinsed yellow split peas in a medium pot with the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic.
Uns 2 min
- 2
Add the water to the pot, ensuring the peas are fully submerged.
Uns 1 min
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during the initial boiling.
- 4
Cook for 35-40 minutes, or until the split peas are very tender and have absorbed most of the liquid, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Uns 40 min
Nota de cuina: If the mixture becomes too dry before the peas are tender, add a splash more water.
- 5
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Uns 2 min
- 6
Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher until smooth, or for a creamier texture, transfer to a food processor and blend until desired consistency is reached.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: For a very smooth dip, you can pass it through a fine-mesh sieve after blending.
- 7
Let the fava rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to thicken slightly.
Uns 10 min
Nota de cuina: Fava tastes even better when served warm or at room temperature, not straight from the fridge.
- 8
Serve garnished with thinly sliced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, and a drizzle of extra olive oil.
Nota de cuina: Enjoy with warm pita bread, crusty bread, or fresh vegetables.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 396,2kcal
- Proteïnes
- 16,4g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 43,6g
- Greixos
- 17,6g
- Fibra
- 8g
- Sucre
- 3,7g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Store leftover fava in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or olive oil if it has thickened too much.
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