Best Greek Yellow Split Peas With Garlic Fava Recipes

Greek Yellow Split Peas With Garlic (Fava) image

Provided by evelynathens

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
4 -6 garlic cloves
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 -4 tablespoons dry white wine
2 tablespoons dried oregano, crumbled, plus more for garnish
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 -3 tablespoons pitted and chopped kalamata olives
4 -5 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and coarsely chopped
1 medium tomatoes, cored, peeled, seeded, diced and drained
2 -3 spring onions, thinly sliced (white plus most of the green parts)
3 sprigs arugula, coarsely chopped
3 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Place the split peas in a large pot, add water to cover by 4 inches and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, skimming often, for 5 minutes. Add the bay leaves and simmer for 40 minutes more, stirring occasionally and adding a little warm water as needed to keep the peas covered as they cook. Add 1 teaspoon of the salt and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes more, or until the peas are soft and almost dry.
Puree the peas with a stick (immersion) blender, or transfer to a food processor and puree. Let the puree cool completely; it will thicken considerably.
In a large mortar, grind the garlic with the remaining 1 teaspoon salt into a smooth paste. Add 2 cups or so of the puree and continue grinding to incorporate the garlic. Or use a blender or a small food processor.
In a large bowl, combine the garlic mixture, the remaining pea puree, the oil, 3 tablespoons each vinegar and wine, the oregano and pepper to taste, stirring vigorously to incorporate. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
If the skordalia seems too thick, add a little vinegar, wine or water to thin. Spread on a large plate, sprinkle with oregano, garnish with toppings of your choice and serve.
Note: Instead of yellow split peas, you can also make this with dried peeled fava beans or with the same amount of cooked mashed chickpeas or white beans, such as cannellini.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.6, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 816.1, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 17.9, Sugar 6.1, Protein 16.8

Greek Yellow Split Pea Purée image

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 2h45m

Yield Serves six to eight

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 cups yellow split peas, washed and picked over
Salt to taste
1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
Pita bread, endive or small romaine lettuce leaves, or crudités for dipping

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy saucepan, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, five to six minutes. Add the split peas and enough water to cover by an inch, and bring to a boil. Skim foam off the top, reduce the heat, cover and simmer one hour. Add salt to taste, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes to an hour until the beans fall apart and sink to the bottom of the pot. Stir often to prevent them from sticking. The water should cloud, and some of the split peas will be intact while others will disintegrate. Continue to simmer until they have mostly disintegrated.
When the beans have fallen apart and are soft and fragrant, remove the pot from the heat and cover with a clean kitchen towel. Replace the lid and let sit for 20 minutes. If the mixture looks more like a soup than a purée, with most of the liquid on the top, place a strainer over a bowl and pour the mixture into the strainer. Let sit for 10 minutes while the liquid runs through the strainer, then return the split peas to the pot. Taste and adjust salt. Moisten as desired with the broth. Add a generous amount of pepper, and whisk in the remaining olive oil and the lemon juice. Whisking helps break down the split peas and contributes to a smooth texture. Transfer to a bowl or plate, top with a drizzle of olive oil and serve.