Greek Fava with Tomato Salsa
14 Jan 20 |
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This amazing starter dish has really had a comeback in Greek Tavernas over the last couple of years.
Ingredients
- 2 cups yellow split peas (aka fava)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 red onions
- 2 big tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp olive tapenade
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Pepper, dry oregano for seasoning
Method
- Boil the fava with water and 1/4 of the onions for 30min. Once done, blend to a smooth paste adding half of the lemon juice.
- Chop the tomatoes and rest of onions, stir together in a bowl adding the seasoning, rest of lemon juice and olive oil.
- Serve the fava in a deep plate and add the chopped tomatoe mixture on top.
- Finally add the olive tapenade in little dollops and serve with warm pitta bread.
