Greek Fava Yellow Split Pea Puree Recipe

Greek Yellow Split Pea Puree (fava) The Hungry Bites

WEBJan 22, 2017 · In a deep pot, add the oil, onion and carrot and cook in medium high heat for 4-5minutes until soft. Add the yellow split peas …

1. Rinse the yellow split peas very well and drain.
2. In a deep pot, add the oil, onion and carrot and cook in medium high heat for 4-5minutes until soft. Add the yellow split peas and cook for another two minutes.
3. Add 4 cups hot water and when it starts to boil reduce heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for about 40-45 minutes or until peas are very soft and “mushy”. During cooking, you may need to add some more water.
4. In the meantime, heat a skillet on high heat, add the oil, mushrooms, salt, pepper and thyme, and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and fragrant. Remove from heat and keep warm.

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Yellow split pea & vegetable puree (Greek Fava) The …

WEBJan 26, 2018 · Drain well. In a medium-sized pot add the olive oil, the onion, the leek, and the carrot and cook at medium/high temperature until the …

1. Transfer the split peas to a sieve and rinse very well under running water for 2-3 minutes. Drain well.
2. In a medium-sized pot add the olive oil, the onion, the leek, and the carrot and cook at medium/high temperature until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the split peas, the pepper, the thyme, the smoked paprika, the cumin, the cloves, and the bay leaf and cook for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the 2 cups of water, the sugar, and the parsley and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot and simmer for about 50 minutes or until split peas are very soft and tender, almost mushy. Check the pot from time to time and if necessary add enough water to almost cover the peas.
4. When the split peas are ready, discard the parsley, the bay leaf, and the cloves and puree with an immersion blender (or in a food processor), until smooth. Taste and add salt to your preference.

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