Greek · Lunch
Split Pea Puree Dip
Split pea puree is a Greek dip called fava, made from dried yellow split peas simmered with onion until silky, then blended with olive oil and lemon into a smooth spread. Served with capers, red onion, fresh dill and warm pita for scooping.
$2
10 minsPrep
35 minsCook
45 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
417Calories
15.2gProtein
15.8gFat
59.2gCarbs
5.7gSugar
17.4gFiber
410mgSodium
0mgChol
2.4gSat Fat
633mgPotassium
60mgCalcium
4.2mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
11mgVitamin C
vegetarian
vegan
gluten-free
high-fiber
low-calorie
mediterranean
all-time-classics
vegan
gluten-free
Instructions
1
Prep
Rinse the split peas under cold water in a fine sieve until the water runs clear, picking out any debris.
2
Simmer
Combine the split peas, onion, garlic, bay leaf and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat 30-35 minutes until the peas collapse.
3
Blitz
Remove the bay leaf. Transfer the pea mixture to a blender with the olive oil and lemon juice; blend on high until completely smooth and glossy.
4
Plate
Spread the puree onto a plate, drizzle with olive oil, scatter capers, red onion and dill over the top, and serve with warm pita wedges for scooping.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 400g400g split pea
- 11 onion
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 22 bay leaf
- 360ml360ml water
- 3 tbsp3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp2 tsp capers
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp red onion
- 2 tsp2 tsp fresh dill
- 22 small pita
