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

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