Fava

A creamy, hearty, and full-flavored traditional Greek dip served warm with fresh veggies or pita bread.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Greek

Servings cups of dip

Calories 402 kcal

Equipment

Immersion Blender

Ingredients

1 cup dried yellow split peas
½ cup red onion chopped
4 cloves garlic chopped
2 scallions chopped
pinch of salt
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
paprika

Instructions

Add split peas to a saucepan filled with 2 ½ cups water.
Bring to a boil, and skim any foam that starts to appear.
Add the red onion, garlic and scallions and return to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer and continue to cook until peas are tender.
Remove pan from heat, and add the olive oil and pinch of salt.
Using an immersion blender, puree the mixture until smooth and creamy.
Allow to cool slightly as Fava will continue to thicken.
Place Fava in a serving bowl and top with additional slices of red onion, a splash of olive oil and a sprinkling of paprika. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Fava can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. To serve just reheat it on the stove top with a splash of olive oil to help thin it out.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 17gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 721mgFiber: 17gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 178IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg

Keyword Appetizer, Dairy Free, Dip, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fava, Garlic, Gluten-free, Greek, Green onion, paprika, Red onion, Snack, Split peas, Vegan, Vegetarian