Fava

Name: Fava
Ingredients: 2 cups yellow peas split; 4 1/2 cups water; 2 cloves garlic; 1 onion chopped; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; salt; 10 Greek olives; 1 tablespoon capers rinsed, drained

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups yellow peas split
4 1/2 cups water
2 cloves garlic
1 onion chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
salt
10 Greek olives
1 tablespoon capers rinsed, drained

Directions

1

Combine split yellow peas, water, garlic, 3/4 of the chopped onion, and olive oil in a medium pot, cover, and bring to a boil..
2

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 40 - 45 minutes (may take longer, depending on large the split peas are), stirring occasionally, until peas are very soft and mushy..
3

Remove from heat and mash with a potato masher until very soft. May have to add additional liquid to make a thick, creamy texture, without being runny or too dry.
4

Heap on a platter and top with remaining chopped onion, olives, and capers.