Appetizer · Side Dish · Mediterranean ·

Greek Fava Purée with Lemon and Capers

Name: Greek Fava Purée with Lemon and Capers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 cup dried yellow split peas, rinsed; 3 cups water; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

Enjoy the creamy texture and zesty flavor of Greek fava purée, enhanced with lemon and capers. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 25, 2025

Greek Fava Purée with Lemon and Capers — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fava Purée

For the Lemon-Caper Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 308 kcal
Protein: 12.5 g
Carbs: 34.5 g
Fat: 14.5 g
Fiber: 10.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1233 kcal
Protein: 50 g
Carbs: 138 g
Fat: 58 g
Fiber: 41 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup dried yellow split peas rinsed	688	49	122	2	38
3 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
1 medium onion chopped	44	1	10	0	2
1 garlic clove minced	4	0	1	0	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 lemon juiced	12	0	4	0	1
2 tablespoons capers rinsed and chopped	4	0	1	0	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped	1	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Fava Purée

1
Rinse and Combine
Rinse the yellow split peas and place them in a large pot.
2
Add Ingredients
Add water, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
3
Simmer
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until peas are tender, about 45 minutes.
Tip: Ensure peas are fully tender to achieve a smooth purée. Tip: Use a food processor for an extra smooth texture.