Greek Yellow Split Peas With Garlic (Fava) Recipe

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Greek Yellow Split Peas With Garlic (Fava)
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 254.28 Kcal (1065 kJ)
Calories from fat 160.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.87g 27%
Cholesterol 4.05mg 1%
Sodium 1054.46mg 44%
Potassium 316.08mg 7%
Total Carbs 17.18g 6%
Sugars 0.71g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 9%
Protein 5.99g 12%
Vitamin C 7.3mg 12%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 36.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 197.27 Kcal (826 kJ)
Calories from fat 124.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.86g 27%
Cholesterol 3.14mg 1%
Sodium 818.04mg 44%
Potassium 245.21mg 7%
Total Carbs 13.33g 6%
Sugars 0.55g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.71g 9%
Protein 4.65g 12%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 12%
Iron 1.4mg 10%
Calcium 28.4mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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