Greek Fava Purée with Lemon and Capers
Enjoy the creamy texture and zesty flavor of Greek fava purée, enhanced with lemon and capers. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish.
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.
Preparing the Lemon-Caper Topping
- 1
Mix Topping
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, chopped capers, and olive oil.
- 2
Add Parsley
Stir in freshly chopped parsley.
How to Make Greek Fava Purée with Lemon and Capers
Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Simmering the Peas
Cook peas with onion and garlic until completely softened.
- 2
Blending
Purée the cooked peas until smooth, adding olive oil gradually.
- 3
Topping
Drizzle lemon-caper mixture over the purée before serving.
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