Fava - Greek Yellow Split Pea Spread

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Fava - Greek Yellow Split Pea Spread

 

1 Whole Bay Leaves

1-3 Clove Garlic, Peeled

1 Whole Lemons, Squeezed

2/3 Cup Olive Oil

1 Pinch Pepper, To taste

1 Handful Scallions, green only, finely chopped

1 Pinch Sea Salt

3 Shallots, Peeled

1 lb Yellow Split Peas

 

 

 

 

 

Wash peas and remove pebbles.

 

Place in pot with shallots, bay leaf and garlic, and

add enough water to double cover peas.

 

Turn heat on high and bring to boil.

 

Cover and let simmer for 1/2 hour until peas are

mashable.

 

Stir occasionally and add water if necessary.

 

When soft, drain peas.

 

Remove the bay leaf, garlic and shallots.

 

Food process or hand mash peas.

 

Add 3/4 of the olive oil and mix until it is light and

fluffy.

 

Season with salt and pepper and add lemon juice to

taste.

 

Serve on a plate drizzled with olive oil and topped

with chopped scallions.

 

Serve with plenty of crusty bread.

 

**A nice Alternative: use 1/2 the olive oil, and a

little more fresh garlic. (Greeks like to make their

own variations!)

 

 

Source: Eat Greek Tonight

Formatted by Chupa Babi: 12.26.07

 

A Mezedes, or the food you serve to show hospitality

and have visitors linger longer!

 

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