Steemit Culinary Challenge #31 : Fava beans with mini almonds pies

It’s a super easy, usually summer, traditional greek dish. Fava is very delicious, with super creamy texture, vegan, healthy and full of flavors!! Serve with vegetables and some bread or mini pies. Its an absolutely simple, but stunning dish!!
You should try it!!

Ingredients

1 carrot
1 onion
200g yellow split peas
1 clove of garlic
olive oil
pepper
salt
2-3 bay leaves
boiling water
grated zest and juice of a lemon
1 tablespoon turmeric
fresh thyme
roasted cherry tomatoes(for serving)
onion(for serving)
olive oil(for serving)
capers(for serving)
handmade mini pies ( with ½ cup almond flour, ½ cup tapiocas flour and 1 cup coconut milk)(for serving)

Method

Place the split peas in a bowl and pour boiling water over it, until the water turns brown
Drain and set aside until needed
Chop the carrot , the onion and garlic into slices and place in a pot
Add olive oil, salt, pepper and bay leaves
Sauté the vegetables, until they soften( 2-3 minutes)
Add the split peas and stir
Add water
Add the turmeric and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the water evaporates
When ready, remove from heat
Transfer the contents of the pot (without bay leaves) to a food processor
Add lemon zest, juice and olive oil
Add extra salt, if needed
Beat until the mixture is smooth
Serve with tomatoes, onions, fresh thyme, capers, extra virgin oil and mini pies

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Enjoy!!