Fava Santorinis (Yellow Split Pea Purée)
Silky split peas puréed to a warm hummus, topped with raw onion, capers, and olive oil. Naturally low in salt.
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- 300 g Yellow split peas
- 1 Onion
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Lemon
- 0.4 tsp Salt
- 2 cloves Garlic (optional)
Method
- Rinse the split peas and simmer with half the onion, the garlic, and plenty of water, skimming, until collapsing, 40 minutes.
- Blend the peas with the salt and half the olive oil until smooth and warm.
- Spread on a plate, top with the remaining raw onion, a squeeze of lemon, and olive oil.
About Fava Santorinis (Yellow Split Pea Purée)
Fava Santorinis (Yellow Split Pea Purée) is a Mediterranean lunch or dinner that comes together in about 50 minutes and serves 4.
Fava Santorinis (Yellow Split Pea Purée): frequently asked questions
Is Fava Santorinis (Yellow Split Pea Purée) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Fava Santorinis (Yellow Split Pea Purée) 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 Santorinis (Yellow Split Pea Purée) take to make?
About 50 minutes start to finish, but only around 5 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 Santorinis (Yellow Split Pea Purée)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out garlic — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Fava Santorinis (Yellow Split Pea Purée) make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.