Santorini Fava (Yellow Split Pea Purée)
In the golden embrace of Santorini’s flavors, legumes come alive as yellow split peas yield a creamy, sun-kissed purée—rich with olive oil’s shimmer, perfumed with oregano, and crowned with rustic simplicity.
Ingredients
- 500 g yellow split peas (fava)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1.5 liters water
- 60 g olive oil
- Oregano
- Salt
For the garnish
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3–4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- Olives
Method
Soak the fava in a bowl of water for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, drain it in a colander.
In a pot, heat the olive oil and add the onion. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent but not browned. Then add the salt, water, oregano, and fava. Stir continuously until the water starts to boil, skimming off any dark foam that forms on the surface.
When it comes to a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 50 minutes without stirring, to avoid sticking. Once the fava is cooked, turn off the heat and mash it with an immersion blender or potato masher until smooth.
Serve warm with sliced onion, olive oil, a splash of vinegar (for those who like it), and olives.
A Taste of Tradition
This creamy and flavorful fava bean purée is a timeless classic of Greek cuisine. It’s simple yet deeply satisfying, perfect as a dip or a main dish. Garnished with fresh ingredients, it brings a rustic elegance to your table. Enjoy a warm bowl of Greek comfort!
Why It’s Irresistible
Melt-in-the-mouth lentils blend warmth and earthiness, their silky texture elevated by fragrant aromatics and the subtle zest of tradition—offering nourishment that feels timeless and soulful.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this purée warm, adorned with a drizzle of olive oil, paper-thin onion slices, tangy vinegar, or briny olives—each element a nod to humble elegance and Mediterranean heart.
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