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Greek Fava Dip: Split Pea Dip (Vegan)
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Greek Fava Dip: Split Pea Dip (Vegan)



Serves 3-4:
½ cup (100g) yellow split peas, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
½ small onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled
2-3 tablespoons light olive oil,
1 teaspoon dried crushed oregano
½ teaspoon of salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
Juice of half a lemon, or to taste
Garnish options:
½ teaspoon capers
1 scallion, finely sliced
Kalamata olives
Sundried tomatoes, packed in olive oil
Toasted pine nuts
Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Drizzle of good quality Greek olive oil

Rinse the split peas with cold water until the water runs clear. Soak at least 30 minutes.
Place the sliced onions, garlic and olive oil in a small pot and cook over high heat until golden. About 5 minutes.
Drain the water from the split peas and add to the pot along with salt, oregano, and black pepper. Pour 2-3 cups hot water over top, bring to a boil and reduce the heat to medium low.
Cook, stirring every few minutes and adding more water (half cup each time) when necessary. Cook until the split peas are soft. About 1 cup of liquid should remain in the pot at the end of cooking.
Puree the mixture until smooth.
Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
Add the lemon juice and mix to combine.
Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve with vegetables and/or warm bread.
Enjoy!

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35 Comments

  1. dsjoyful14ever

    Hi Dimitra. Split Pea soup happens to be one of my favorite soups to enjoy so this dip is perfect and so versatile. I can't wait to make some and enjoy it with the fresh veggies which makes the dish so healthy and delicious. Your repertoire of recipes are just scrumptious. Mediterranean/Greek food is my number one favorites to make and enjoy. You have given me so many great ideas for meals and appetizers that I am in heaven. Thank you so much for your vast knowledge and wonderful skill with your traditional and also innovative dishes. Yummy. You created another fantastic hit once again, Dimitra. Your the best and I hope your channel continues to grow and be successful. You are a beautiful, lovely and kind person and I appreciate you.

  4. Kats072307

    Hi. May I ask if you have any tips of where and how to buy online Tsipouro to arrive in US or Australia or North Europe ? It would fit perfect with the Fava.

  6. Tanya Vav

    Gonna try to make this soon. Looks yummy and delicious. Speaking of split pea you brought up for this amazing dip, I'm sorry that this is embarrassing , but my friend had requested me to ask you if you can do a split pea soup recipe because she's sort of illiterate in social networks. Whenever you can, not right now.

  8. kamal sharma

    Hi dear dimithra ' ur again back with another superb receipe I know nd for sure I can guess how it's going to be ' nd nd nd I am going to try this on this week end dimithra nd then revert !!!

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  16. Smile Sunny

    Very nice looking, but in the end the camera is not focused on the plate, just shows a half and far.

  17. Sabine Flury

    Just one suggestion: dependent on the dal, it will foam a lot-then add the spices only after you have let it boil a little and removed the foam.

  20. Imtiaz Chaudhary

    You are using split peas and calling it a Fava dip! Fava beans are entirely a different beans. Still, dip appears very good.

  26. Asher Shetrit

    looks great .but if i may ,there is one little mistake .Never cook pulses ,dry bean ,chickpeas etc ,with salt from the very beginning ,only after its complexly cooked .😀

  30. Jo Drew

    I'm confused, split peas and Fava bean's are two totally different types of legumes, are you suggesting that the cooking process is the same for both?

  33. Renee Gerber

    I just came back from a 2 week vacation in Greece. I was introduced to fava dip in Santorini and then noticed the dish on menus in Paros and Athens as well. It was delicious and each restaurant had its own twist on it. I knew you’d have a recipe! 😉 It turned out great. I’m glad I made a double batch. Thank you!

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