Greek Fava or Yellow Peas Hummus | Easy recipe with step-by-step photos BayevsKitchen

fava beans

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Split peas are more affordable and still provide a similar texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a budget-friendly alternative for cooking.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is less expensive and adds a different green note.

Soak the peas in water for 30 minutes. Peel, removing blackened and green peas, if any.

Peel and coarsely chop the carrot and onion. Crush the garlic with a knife and peel it.

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a more than 2-liter saucepan. Add chopped vegetables and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

Drain the water from the peas. Add the peas to a pot and add 650 ml of water. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat to low and cook for 30-40 minutes.

Grate the zest of one lemon and squeeze the juice directly into the pan. Salt with a teaspoon of salt and add olive oil. Puree with a blender until smooth. Taste for salt. Add more if needed.

Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with sliced vegetables, bread or pita bread. Garnish with olives, thinly sliced sweet onions and/or capers.

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