Λουβάνα πουρέ (φάβα). Πηγή: https://www.flickr.com/photos/dodoco/14906790028
The seeds of the peeled, dried and cracked yellow peas (Cyprus vetch) are boiled, mashed and turned into a velvety puree. Olive oil and lemon are added, and sprinkled with parsley.
Name - Recipe
Φάβα. Puree made from split yellow peas (λάθυρος).
1 glass of lοuvana
1 medium onion
1 clove of garlic
1 bay leaf
Parsley finely chopped
7 tbsp olive oil
Lemon juice
Salt, pepper
Wash the lοuvana and put it in a pot adding plenty of water. Add the onion whole, the garlic and the bay leaf and cook over low heat for about 45 minutes. Skim it if necessary. When cooked, drain it (keep the water). Remove the bay leaf, add salt and pepper and blend in a mixer. Add olive oil and lemon juice and continue beating. If necessary you can add a little water. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve. (MANRE 2008)
Boiling.
Additional information and bibliography
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Department of Agriculture (2008). Legumes and the Mediterranean diet, Press and Information Office, Nicosia.
Varvara Yangou
Λουβάνα. Πηγή: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_pea
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