Greek Fava [Vegan]

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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]

This Recipe is :

Dairy Free 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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AUTHOR & RECIPE DETAILS

Dimitra 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.