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Greek fava appetizer
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Santorini Fava Bites – Yummy Mini Appetizers Made from Yellow Split Peas

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Author Elena Paravantes

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces yellow split peas also known as fava Santorini (it's about a cup)
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup regular flour
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or use dry if you do not have fresh
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • some coarse salt

Instructions

  • Rinse the fava and put in a pot with about 3 cups of water, simmer for about 40 minutes until the beans are soft. Add more water if needed. Skim the white foam from the top from time to time.
  • Preheat oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius)
  • Once the fava is boiled, strain it well so there is not much water. I used a mesh strainer.
  • Once you have strained the beans, put the fava along with the onion in a food processor, add about 2 teaspoons of olive oil and puree. You should have a thick puree. Place the puree in a large bowl and add the chopped mint and mix well.
  • In a small bowl mix the flours with the baking soda, a bit of salt and pepper.
  • Add the flour mixture to the fava, mix with your hands, until you have a piece of dough. Add a bit of olive oil to get it together. Your dough should be soft.
  • Once you have the dough, sprinkle flour on a surface and spread your dough with a rolling pin until it is about 1/4 inch thick, cut your pieces and place them on a pan that is lightly brushed with olive oil. At this point I sprinkled a bit of coarse salt on each round.
  • Bake in oven for about 7-8 minutes, they will be soft- do not over bake. Remove from pan and let them cool.

Notes

*These are better served right away. Do not let them sit out as they will become a bit tough (remember no preservatives in these). Store them in an air-tight container.