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Greek Fava

Name: Greek Fava
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 cup Yellow split peas; 1 Onion; 4 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Lemon juice; 0.5 tsp Salt

A Santorini-style yellow split pea puree that keeps olive oil, onion, and lemon in focus for a silky Greek meze.

Easy⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 6~230 kcal🇬🇷 Greek🌍 Full translation

10 min prep 40 min cook

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Total 50 min

Prep10 min
Cooking40 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

1.5 cup(~300 ml) Yellow split peas
1 Onion
4 tbsp(~60 ml) Olive oil
2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lemon juice
0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Salt

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Instructions

1
Cook the yellow split peas and chopped onion in 4 cups water for 35 minutes.
35 min
35:00
2
Mash the softened mixture until smooth, loosening the texture with hot water if needed.
3
Add the olive oil and lemon juice, then adjust the salt.
4
Rest the Greek-style fava at room temperature and serve with onion.

💡 Tip: Once the split peas are completely soft, you can get a silky texture with a whisk even without using a blender.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Top with red onion and olive oil, then serve with pita.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~230

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 16%Carbs 51%Fat 33%

GI 17 · Low GIGL 5 · Low GL

0.9g

Sugar

0.3g

Fiber

194.8mg

Sodium

1.3g

Saturated fat

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.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

8/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

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FAQ

How many servings does Greek Fava make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Greek Fava take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 40 minutes; 50 minutes in total.
Is Greek Fava difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.
How many calories does Greek Fava have?
Approximately 230 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 28g, fat: 8g.
Is Greek Fava allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.
Which cuisine does Greek Fava belong to?
This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.
How many ingredients does Greek Fava need?
This recipe needs 5 ingredients.
Is Greek Fava filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Cook the yellow split peas and chopped onion in 4 cups water for 35 minutes.

35 min

35:00

Mash the softened mixture until smooth, loosening the texture with hot water if needed.

Add the olive oil and lemon juice, then adjust the salt.

Rest the Greek-style fava at room temperature and serve with onion.

FAQ

How many servings does Greek Fava make?

This recipe serves 6.

How long does Greek Fava take?

Prep 10 minutes, cooking 40 minutes; 50 minutes in total.

Is Greek Fava difficult?

This recipe is rated easy.

How many calories does Greek Fava have?

Approximately 230 kcal per serving. Protein: 9g, carbs: 28g, fat: 8g.

Is Greek Fava allergen-free?

Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.

Which cuisine does Greek Fava belong to?

This recipe belongs to Greek cuisine.

How many ingredients does Greek Fava need?

This recipe needs 5 ingredients.

Is Greek Fava filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 8/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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