Fava Bean Dip
A creamy, tangy Greek‑inspired dip made from yellow split peas and olive oil, brightened with lemon and fresh red onion. The silky texture pairs perfectly with a colorful array of crisp vegetables, making it a vibrant starter for any gathering.
Recipe by Adam· Structured by ReelsMeals
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1 hr 45 min estimated total time for 8 servings.
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Dip
- 1 1/10 lb yellow split peas
- 1 1/10 cup olive oil
- 1 1/10 cup cold water
- 1 onion
- 2 bay leaf
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste lemon juice
- a handful red onion
- 1 tbsp capers
Crudité Vegetables
- 1 red onion
- 1 tbsp capers
- 6 radish
- 1 red endive
- 10 datterini tomato
- 6 baby carrot
- 1 castel franco lettuce
Instructions
- 1Soak the yellow split peas overnight in a large bowl of cold water; cover and refrigerate, then drain the next day.
- 2Place the drained peas in a heavy‑bottomed pot, add 250 ml cold water and 250 ml olive oil, and bring to a gentle simmer over low heat.
- 3Stir in the diced onion, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and lemon juice, adjusting the lemon to taste.
- 4Simmer gently, uncovered, for about 90 minutes, or until the peas are completely soft, skimming any foam that rises to the surface.
- 5Remove the pot from heat; discard the bay leaves.
- 6Transfer the cooked mixture to a blender, blend until completely smooth, then pass the purée through a fine chinois or sieve to achieve a velvety texture.
- 7Taste the dip and finish with additional salt and lemon juice if needed; keep the dip warm or let it come to room temperature.
- 8For the garnish, slice a handful of fresh red onion thinly and sprinkle the slices over the dip together with the capers.
- 9Prepare the crudité vegetables: julienne the remaining red onion, clean and trim the radishes, endive, datterini tomatoes, baby carrots, and Castel Franco lettuce.
- 10Arrange the vegetables on a flat tray, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 11Serve the warm or room‑temperature dip alongside the chilled vegetable platter for dipping.
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- How long does it take to make Fava Bean Dip?
- About 1 hour 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 1 hour 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Fava Bean Dip recipe make?
- This recipe makes 8 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Fava Bean Dip recipe come from?
- It was shared by Adam on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.