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Fava - Greek Yellow Split Peas Dip

Fava is a traditional Greek, nutrient-dense, and very flavorful dip of mashed yellow split peas (fava beans) with extra virgin olive and lemon.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 557 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

For The Fava:
  • 200 grams (1 cup) fava beans (yellow-split-peas)
  • 600 ml water or vegetable stock
  • 1 small onion skinned
  • 1 medium-sized carrot peeled
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ⅔ teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Garnish:
  • baby capers
  • finely sliced red onion
  • diced tomatoes (pulp removed)
  • lemon halves to squeeze on top

Instructions

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  1. Add the fava beans, water (or stock), onion, carrot, sea salt, and bay leaf to a small cooking pot.
  2. Simmer over low heat covered without stirring until Fava absorbs almost all of the water (takes about 40 to 50 minutes). Remove the carrot, onion, and bay leaf.
  3. Mash the Fava either with a spoon or using an immersion blender.
  4. Mix in the olive oil and lemon juice. If too thick add a small splash of water.
  5. Garnish with sliced onions, capers, and diced tomatoes.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature with some extra squeezed lemon on top if you like and a drop of extra virgin olive oil.
  7. Store in a food container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water on the stovetop.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 557kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 15g Sodium 884mg (37%) Potassium 157mg (4%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 5100IU (102%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 557

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 557kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Sodium 884mg 37%
Potassium 157mg 3%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 5100IU 102%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.