This is one of the most popular Greek dishes and can be found pretty much at any tavern all over Greece. It's a very tasty dish and makes a great appetizer or side dish. I know many people that enjoy it as main meal as well. Super easy recipe to make too!
Greek Fava [Vegan]
Ingredients
Greek Fava
- 1 cup of santorini fava (or yellow split peas)
- 1 medium-large red onion, chopped
- 2 TB olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Garnish
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Thinly sliced spring onions
- Capers
Preparation
- Wash the fava really well
- Place the fava and enough water to cover the fava in a large cooking pot and bring to boil
- Cook 5-10 minutes until froth rises to the top. Drain the fava and rinse well
- Place back in the pot with 2 1/2 cups of water and bring to boil
- Lower the heat to medium
- Add the onion and the olive oil, salt to taste and cook for about 40 minutes
- Add more water if the fava starts drying out
- When the fava is cooked, remove from the stove and let it cool
- Blend the fava with an immersion blender until totally creamy
- Serve in small plates and top with extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, thinly sliced spring onions and capers
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Dimitra Kontou: Chef at ImproV, Blogger at Veglite
See My RecipesDimitra Kontou is the owner and chef of the ImproV Cafe & Resto, the only vegan restaurant in Athens, Greece. Dimitra is a vegan food enthusiast with a passion for health and wellness. She blogs on Veglite, a blog about vegan healthy cooking. Dimitra also offers free lessons of vegan cooking on a weekly basis and often organizes vegan bake sales for Animal Rescue Organizations.
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