Fava is a mashed peas with olive oil and lemon juice. It is one of the most popular Greek mezes. The texture is similar to hummus, and the taste is familiar. This is not surprising because both chickpeas and peas come from the same family – legumes.
Fava can be prepared in two ways. Boil the peas to a mushy state and grind with a fork or boil and beat with a blender. In the second case, the texture is more creamy and hummus-like. In addition, using a blender also allows you to beat to a smooth consistency and flavor additives: roasted onions, carrots and garlic. In my opinion, this makes the flavor of the fava richer and more interesting. That’s why I’m definitely in favor of the second option. But if you don’t have a blender, you know that there is an alternative method. Only in this case, it is desirable to remove the roasted garlic, onion and carrots, or not to use.
🥣 Ingredients:
✔️ 200 g yellow split peas ( 1 cup)
✔️ 650 ml water
✔️ 1 onion
✔️ 1 carrot
✔️ 3-4 garlic cloves
✔️ 1 lemon juice and zest
✔️ 40 ml olive oil extra virgin
🍳How to cook:
1️⃣ Soak the peas in water for 30 minutes. Peel, removing blackened and green peas, if any.
2️⃣ Peel and coarsely chop the carrot and onion. Crush the garlic with a knife and peel it.
3️⃣ Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a more than 2-liter saucepan. Add chopped vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
4️⃣ Drain the water from the peas. Add the peas to a pot and add 650 ml of water.
Bring to a boil, turn down the heat to low and cook for 30-40 minutes.
5️⃣ Grate the zest of one lemon and squeeze the juice directly into the pan. Salt with a teaspoon of salt and add olive oil. Puree with a blender until smooth. Taste for salt. Add more if needed.
6️⃣ Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with sliced vegetables, bread or pita bread. Garnish with olives, thinly sliced sweet onions and or capers.
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