Split Pea Puree (Fava)

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
450 g/1 lb yellow split peas 1.4 litres/2-1/2 pints water 1 medium onion, chopped
salt TO SERVE: olive oil lemon wedges
sliced purple onion olives country-style bread



1 Place the peas in a sieve and pick them over to remove any stones. Rinse under cold running water. Place them in a large, heavy saucepan, add the water and bring to the boil, skimming off surface froth as it appears. Add the onion, cover and simmer over a low heat for about 50-60 minutes, until thick.
2 Remove from the heat and allow to stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
3 To serve, spoon the fava into wide soup bowls and trickle a little olive oil onto each serving. Serve with the lemon wedges, slices of purple onion, olives and bread.

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