Greek Fava Dip
Silky yellow split pea purée with olive oil, lemon, and onion—a creamy Mediterranean dip that's ready in under 10 minutes. Serve with pita or crackers.
- Total time
- 8 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 195
- Protein
- 9g
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) yellow split peas, canned or cooked
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 whole (juiced) lemon
- ¼ medium yellow onion
- 1 to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Drain the split peas well, reserving 2 tablespoons of liquid.
- 2
Finely mince the onion quarter, then add it to a food processor with the split peas.
- 3
Pour in the olive oil and lemon juice, then pulse until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Add the reserved liquid and pulse again until the dip reaches your preferred consistency.
- 5
Taste and season with salt and pepper until balanced.
- 6
Transfer to a shallow bowl, drizzle with extra olive oil if desired, and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- food processor or blender
- can opener
- cutting board
- knife
- measuring cup
- shallow serving bowl
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