Santorini Fava with Capers and Red Onion

A smooth, warm yellow split pea purée topped with capers, red onion and olive oil, with pita and salad.

Ingredients

For 4 servings.

• 1 1/2 cups yellow split peas
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 5 cups water
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp capers
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 4 pita breads
• 2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 cucumber, sliced

Method

1. Rinse the split peas and simmer them with the onion, garlic and water for 40 minutes, skimming, until very soft and most of the water is gone.
2. Blend with 3 tbsp of the oil, the lemon juice and salt until smooth.
3. Spread on plates and top with the capers, red onion and the rest of the oil.
4. Serve warm with pita, tomatoes and cucumber.

Diets and allergens

Nutrition per serving

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