Fava Split Pea Hummus Recipes

AUTHENTIC GREEK FAVA RECIPE (YELLOW SPLIT PEAS PUREE)

Steps:

• Rinse the split peas with plenty of water.
• Heat a large pot over medium-high heat; add 2-3 tbsps olive oil, the chopped onions, garlic and some fresh thyme and sauté.
• As soon as the onions start to caramelise add the peas and blend. Pour in the warm water and the olive oil, turn the heat down to medium and season well with salt and pepper. Simmer with the lid on for about 40-50 minutes, until the split peas are thick and mushy. While the split peas boil, some white foam will probably surface on the water. Remove the foam with a slotted spoon.
• When done, pour in the lemon juice and transfer the mixture in food processor. Mix, until the peas become smooth and creamy, like a puree.
• Serve the fava with a drizzle of olive oil, a tablespoon of diced onion and some capper or chopped parsley. Enjoy!

"FAVA" - SPLIT PEA HUMMUS

Steps:

• Chop one of the onions into rough chunks. Add to the split peas, bay leaves and turmeric in a large saucepan.
• Add enough water to cover twice the amount of peas.
• Bring to the simmer, skim off any scum, cover and let simmer for 60 minutes or until the peas are soft.
• Keep an eye on them and add more water if necessary, they should be loose and sloppy like thick porridge at the end.
• While the peas are cooking, slice the remaining onions finely and fry in a tablespoon of the oil until they are golden brown. Set aside.
• When the peas are cooked, remove the bay leaves, blend the peas with the olive oil, garlic cloves and lemon juice until you have a smooth paste. Add water if the mixture is too stiff.
• Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Stir in half the fried onion.
• Serve in a bowl with the rest of the fried onion, capers, chives and add a drizzle of olive oil.