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Fava ~ Greek Yellow Split Pea Spread - Veg

 

Recipe By :Joyce Goldstein

Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:10

Categories : Appetizers

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 cups yellow split peas

2 quarts water

1 large onion -- coarsely chopped

3 cloves garlic -- peeled

5 tablespoons olive oil

salt and pepper

GARNISH:

1 red or white onion -- quartered, sliced

3 tablespoons virgin olive oil

2 lemons -- cut into wedges

 

1. Wash the peas and put them in a saucepan. Cover with warm water and bring to

a boil. Skim the froth and when the water is clear, add the onion, garlic and

olive oil. Simmer uncovered for about 2 hours until the peas are very soft.

Check from time to time to make sure that the water has not evaporated. Let

cool.

 

2. Mash well with a fork and season to taste. This mixture may thicken

considerably, so just before serving you may need to beat in extra water to thin

it.

 

3. To serve, mound fava spread on a plate, make a slight depression in the

center with a spoon and add the slivered raw onions and olive oil. Surround with

the lemon wedges so each person can squeeze the amount of lemon desired on the

spread. Serve with warm pita bread

 

Cuisine:

" Mediterranean "

Source:

" Food Fit <http://www.foodfit.com/cooking/newYears2001.asp> "

T(Cooking):

" 2:10 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 130 Calories; 7g Fat (46.5% calories from

fat); 5g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 7mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1

1/2 Fat.

 

NOTES : This spread offers a nice change of pace from the traditional hummus

spread, as it has no tahini. Although the puree is called " fava " it isn't made

with fava beans, but with yellow split peas. This may seem like an odd spread,

sort of a very, very thick pea soup, but you will find it quite addictive. Top

with a good drizzle of virgin olive oil, very thinly sliced red onions and serve

with lemon wedges and warm pita bread.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 5096 0 0 0 0 0 0 4288 0 0

 

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