Traditional Greek Fava | Akis Petretzikis

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: green split peas

Red lentils cook faster and are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

Add a generous amount of boiling water to the yellow split peas and stir until the water turns brown.

Chop the onion and garlic, then transfer to a pot.

Add 2 tablespoons of extra virgin Greek olive oil, black pepper, salt, a pinch of sugar, and 2 bay leaves to the pot.

Saute over high heat until light golden.

Add the split peas and immediately add vegetable stock.

Add a sprig of rosemary and boil for 15 minutes over low heat until the water evaporates, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and discard the rosemary and bay leaves.

Transfer to a food processor and add the zest of one lemon, the juice of one lemon, and 4 tablespoons of extra virgin Greek olive oil.

Blend until smooth and velvety.

To serve, top with roasted cherry tomatoes and onions, and drizzle with extra virgin Greek olive oil.

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