5 from 6 votes
Greek Fava (Split Pea Dip)
If you enjoy creamy, garlicky hummus, then you're going to love this Greek Fava (Split Pea Dip)!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
200 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Greek
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split peas rinsed
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- lemon juice of 1
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- onion optional, as garnish, chopped onions; drizzle of olive oil
- capers
- olive oil
Instructions
- Combine split peas, onion, garlic, and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the split peas are very soft and the mixture has thickened.
- Remove from heat. Blend the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with chopped fresh onions, capers and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
14mg
(1%)
Potassium
353mg
(8%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
49IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 353mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 49IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.