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Santorini Fava Bites – Yummy Mini Appetizers Made from Yellow Split Peas

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Greek , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces yellow split peas also known as fava Santorini (it's about a cup)
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup regular flour
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or use dry if you do not have fresh
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt/Pepper to taste
  • some coarse salt

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the fava and put in a pot with about 3 cups of water, simmer for about 40 minutes until the beans are soft. Add more water if needed. Skim the white foam from the top from time to time.
  2. Preheat oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius)
  3. Once the fava is boiled, strain it well so there is not much water. I used a mesh strainer.
  4. Once you have strained the beans, put the fava along with the onion in a food processor, add about 2 teaspoons of olive oil and puree. You should have a thick puree. Place the puree in a large bowl and add the chopped mint and mix well.
  5. In a small bowl mix the flours with the baking soda, a bit of salt and pepper.
  6. Add the flour mixture to the fava, mix with your hands, until you have a piece of dough. Add a bit of olive oil to get it together. Your dough should be soft.
  7. Once you have the dough, sprinkle flour on a surface and spread your dough with a rolling pin until it is about 1/4 inch thick, cut your pieces and place them on a pan that is lightly brushed with olive oil. At this point I sprinkled a bit of coarse salt on each round.
  8. Bake in oven for about 7-8 minutes, they will be soft- do not over bake. Remove from pan and let them cool.

Notes

  • *These are better served right away. Do not let them sit out as they will become a bit tough (remember no preservatives in these). Store them in an air-tight container.