Santorini Fava Puree with Caramelized Onion and Capers
This simmered dish pairs onion, thinly sliced with capers, drained, yellow split peas and bay leaf. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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90g yellow split peas (dry)307 kcal
450g water0 kcal
1g bay leaf3 kcal
28g olive oil248 kcal
140g onion, thinly sliced56 kcal
20g capers, drained5 kcal
20g lemon juice6 kcal
2g salt0 kcal
1g black pepper2 kcal
Cooking instructions
yellow split peas (dry)waterbay leaf
Rinse yellow split peas. In a pot, combine split peas, water, and bay leaf; bring to a boil, then simmer until very soft, 30 to 40 minutes, skimming foam as needed.
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