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Santorini Fava
Yellow split peas, onion, olive oil, lemon, and capers become a smooth Greek island meze.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 6~260 kcal🇬🇷 Greek🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 50 min cook 10 min rest
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep10 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking50 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the purée
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Yellow split peas
- 6 su bardağı(~1200 ml) Water
- 1 adet Onion
- 0.3 su bardağı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Capers
- 0.5 adet Red onion
- 0.3 demet Parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse and drain the yellow split peas.
- 2
Coarsely chop the onion and soften it in half the olive oil for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 3
Add the peas, water, and salt, and bring to a boil.
- 4
Skim the foam from the surface for 3 minutes so the flavor stays clean.
3 min03:00 - 5
Cook the peas for 40 minutes, until completely soft.
40 min40:00 - 6
Blend the mixture smooth with lemon juice, black pepper, and the remaining olive oil.
- 7
Rest the puree for 10 minutes so the texture settles.
10 min10:00 - 8
Serve at room temperature with capers, red onion, and parsley.
💡 Tip: Skimming the foam at the first boil gives the puree a cleaner taste.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Top with capers, red onion, and plenty of olive oil, and serve with pita.
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- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~260
kcal calories
13
g protein
36
g carbs
8
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 54%Fat 27%
GI 16 · Low GIGL 6 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Santorini Fava make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Santorini Fava take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 50 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 70 minutes in total.Is Santorini Fava difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Santorini Fava have?
Approximately 260 kcal per serving. Protein: 13g, carbs: 36g, fat: 8g.Is Santorini Fava allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Santorini Fava belong to?
This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.How many ingredients does Santorini Fava need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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