Greek Fava (yellow split pea pureé)

Authentic Greek Fava (yellow split pea puree)
A delicious traditional veggie dish straight from the island of Santorini! Creamy and super tasty, the perfect starter for a cold winters day. If you’ve been looking for a fava recipe that actually tastes like the one served in Greece, then you have to try this authentic Greek fava recipe. Serve as a delicious appetizer or dip with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy!
http://www.mygreekdish.com/recipe/authentic-greek-fava-recipe-yellow-split-peas-puree/

Ingredients
500g/18oz yellow split peas
3 red onions, roughly chopped
2-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 ltr/3 1/3c warm water
juice from 2 lemons
1/3c olive oil
thyme (fresh if available)
salt and freshly ground pepper
Optional: extra red onion, capers, and/or parsley

Instructions
1. Thoroughly rinse split peas.

2. Heat large pot over medium-high heat. Add 2-3T olive oil, chopped onions and garlic, and fresh thyme, and sauté.

3. As soon as onions begin to caramelize add the peas and stir well. Pour in warm water and remaining olive oil. Bring to slight boil and reduce heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer, covered, for 40-50 min. until peas are soft and mushy. Stir regularly. If white foam forms on the surface of the water, use a slotted spoon to remove it.

4. When cooked, stir in lemon juice and transfer to a food processor. Process until peas become smooth and creamy pureé.

5. Serve fava with drizzle of olive oil, a tablespoon of chopped red onions, ground pepper, and some capers or parsley. Spread on pita or sourdough bread (for a California twist mash avocado on the bread first).