Fava Santorinis (Greek Yellow Split Pea Purée)

Name: Fava Santorinis (Greek Yellow Split Pea Purée)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups yellow split peas, rinsed; 1 small yellow onion, quartered; 6 cups water; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp salt

Greek yellow split peas cooked until creamy and finished with olive oil, onion, and lemon.

⏱ 55 min total🔪 15 min prep🔥 40 min cookEasyServes 6Greek

Ingredients

•2 cups yellow split peas, rinsed
•1 small yellow onion, quartered
•6 cups water
•1/3 cup olive oil
•3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
•1 tsp salt

Directions

1Simmer yellow split peas, onion, and water for 35–40 minutes until very soft.
2Skim any foam during the first few minutes.
3Drain excess water if necessary and remove the onion pieces.
4Blend or mash the peas until smooth.
5Stir in olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
6Serve warm or room temperature.

💡 Stop cooking when the peas collapse naturally; over-reducing before blending can make the purée stiff.

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