Greek Fava Spread

This has nothing to do with fava beans. It is a stable on Greek tavernas. 

φάβα (Greek)

/fava/

1 cup (130 g) organic yellow split peas or frozen

2 cups (480 ml) water

1 medium organic yellow onion, roughly chopped

1/2 cup + 1 Tbs. (135 ml) olive oil

1 bay leaf

organic shallots

organic garlic

organic lemon juice

crusty (gluten free) bread

herbs:

• pink salt
• pinch cumin
• oregano
• paprika, and/or
• chili flakes

extras: 

• sliced red organic onions
• organic lemon wedges

toppings: chopped, organic

• olives
• tomatoes
• shallots
• onions, and/or
• capers

ένα / EN-a/ 1. Fresh peas: 

Rinse then transfer to a small pot. Add water and heat on high to a boil, skim white scum off and rise.

ένα / EN-a/ 1. Frozen peas: Go to #2

δύο /THEE-oh/ 2. Add water to the peas with onions, 1/2 cup (130 ml) oil, and bay leaf.

τρία /TREE-a/ 3. Lightly season with salt, cover and simmer. Stir often. Cook 30 minutes or about 75 minutes for the fresh peas.

τέσσερα /TESS-air-uh/ 4. Remove the bay leaf.

πέντε /PEN-day/ 5. Transfer to a blender. 

έξι /EX-ee/ 6. Add a Tbs. (15 ml) oil, shallots, garlic, some lemon juice, and any herbs. Process until there is a smooth hummus texture.

εφτά /EF-TA/ 7. Transfer to bowl(s). Add any toppings and extras. Drizzle with more oil.

oκτώ /oc-TOH/ 8. Serve with crusty bead.

Try:

Pea Purée: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2018/03/pea-puree.html

Greek Goddess Dip: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2014/07/green-goddess-dip.html

Classic Greek Mezze: https://veggiefernandezs.blogspot.com/2016/12/classic-greek-mezze.html