Mezes
Aegean Fava (Split Pea Purée)
A velvety Aegean meze made from split fava beans, garnished with dill and onion.
- Prep + Cook
- 55 min
- Servings
- Serves 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Aegean
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried split fava beans
- 1 onion
- 1 potato (diced)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/3 cup Pure Verda extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, dill, lemon
Preparation
- 1
Rinse the favas and add them to a pot with the onion and potato.
- 2
Add water to cover by about three fingers, plus salt and sugar.
- 3
Simmer over low heat for 40-45 minutes until everything falls apart.
- 4
Blend while hot and add the olive oil until smooth.
- 5
Pour into a mold and chill; turn out and serve with dill, olive oil and lemon.
Tips
- Red onion and plenty of olive oil on top suit it beautifully.
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