Greek Fava Recipe

4.53 from 125 votes

Recreate a Greek culinary classic at home with this quick and easy Greek Fava recipe. Just a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes are all you need to enjoy this rich, smooth dip with your favorite bread and vegetables.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Greek

Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 343kcal

Author: Linda

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups ~500g dry yellow split peas, rinsed
3/4 cup roughly chopped red onion
3 scallions chopped
4-6 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for serving
2 teaspoons salt
Paprika for garnish optional

Instructions

Place the split peas in a large saucepan with 5 cups of warm water. Set the burner to high heat and allow the mixture to come to a boil. Skim any foam that forms on the surface of the liquid.
Add the red onion, scallion, and garlic.
Return the liquid to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and cover the pot. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the peas are very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
Once the peas are tender, turn off the heat and add the olive oil and salt. Use an immersion blender to purée the mixture (or process in batches in a tabletop blender). Taste and add more salt as needed.
The fava will thicken as it cools. This is because the starches in the split peas continue to absorb the liquid, causing the mixture to thicken. If it becomes too thick, you can simply stir in a bit of water or olive oil to loosen it up.
Serve topped with a generous drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika. Provide crusty bread like Honey and Herb Bread and/or sliced vegetables for dipping.

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Storage Info:

To store Greek Fava, place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will stay good for up to 5 days. To freeze it, just portion it into freezer-safe containers, and it will last for up to 3 months. For reheating, thaw it in the refrigerator if frozen, then gently warm it in a saucepan over low heat, adding a little water if needed to adjust the consistency. You can also reheat it in the microwave, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.

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