Fava Santorini
Silky split-pea puree with olive oil and onion.
Ingredients
- 250 g Moong dal (yellow split mung)
- 1 Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Lemon
- 6 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ Red onion (optional)
Method
- Chop the onion and garlic.
- Simmer the split peas with the onion and garlic until completely soft, about 30 minutes.
- Blend with olive oil and lemon into a silky purée.
- Top with raw red onion and olive oil to serve.
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About Fava Santorini
Fava Santorini is a Greek split-pea purée and a protected regional specialty, named for the volcanic island of Santorini where the yellow split peas grown in the ash-rich soil are prized for their exceptional smoothness. Despite the name, it contains no fava beans at all; "fava" in Greek refers to the puréed dish itself. The peas are simmered with onion and garlic until they collapse completely, then blended with olive oil and lemon into something silky and spreadable — a texture closer to hummus than to soup, and the whole reason the dish is worth making.
On the plate it is mellow, earthy, and gently sweet, with the raw red onion and a final drizzle of olive oil on top adding sharpness and richness against the soft base. It is a classic meze, served as an appetizer or part of a shared table, scooped up with bread or eaten alongside grilled vegetables, seafood, or a glass of the island's crisp white wine. Warm or at room temperature, it holds its own either way. This version keeps the method uncomplicated — simmer until soft, then blend generously with oil and lemon — so the natural creaminess of the peas does the heavy lifting.
Fava Santorini: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fava Santorini?
A serving has about 415 calories — 15.4g protein, 42.6g carbs, 21.5g fat, 10.7g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Fava Santorini gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Fava Santorini has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Fava Santorini take to make?
About 40 minutes start to finish, but only around 10 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Fava Santorini?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out red onion — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Fava Santorini make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.