"Best By" Sale!
The fava has a “best by” date of 8/1/24. They are perfectly fine, but we are offering them for 50% off. A “best by” date indicates when a product will be of best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date and is assigned somewhat arbitrarily by the food regulators based on general categories.
Yellow split peas are known as "fava" in Greece (not be confused with fava beans), and Santorini produces some of the best in the world. Santorini Fava has “Protected Designation of Origin” (PDO) status and comes from the plant “Lathyrus Clymenum L.” which has been grown exclusively in Santorini for more than 3,500 years.
The cultivation and production of Santorini fava has not changed much in all that time. Seeds are still sown by plowing and then milled the old-fashioned way. Once harvested, the peas are dried and aged under the sun, which results in their light yellow color, velvety texture and slightly sweet taste.
Split peas are a pulse like lentils, and they are immensely nutritious. Split peas are an excellent source of plant-based protein, complex carbohydrates and fiber. Their low glycemic index makes them a diabetes-friendly food, and they are also a good source of many nutrients including iron, calcium, phosphorus, manganese, choline, folate, and other B vitamins.
For serving suggestions, see "Recipe Ideas" below.
Recipe Ideas
Fava can be cooked in much the same way as lentils. Combine one cup fava with 1.5 cups water, bring to a boil, and simmer until the fava reaches the desired texture. It's typically cooked to a "mashed potato" consistency, but you can adjust the texture by varying the amount of cooking time and water. Fava makes a great side dish or even a main course when topped with Greek capers, onion, and a healthy drizzle of Greek olive oil.
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United StatesGreat product
The Santorini Fava is excellent. It’s very easy to make, very tasty, and goes very far. I’ve made an hors d’oeuvre with a baguette toasted in olive oil, fava, and canned octopus that I sautéed in good olive oil , garlic and espalette pepper.
United StatesFava
Delivery was prompt and communication was good. The split yellow peas were good but not noticeably better than Goya split yellow peas at 1/10th the price.
United States United StatesSantorini Fava
Amazing! My family loved every spoonful, as we all do every single item that we buy from Diana.
United StatesLovely Peas
I grew up on fava with green split peas as the others were not easy to find. It was a great lenten dinner. The yellow are a different taste experience compared to the usual green split peas. I like to change out different menu items. This time making a very nice vegetarian soup with a much lighter and a brighter taste. Added grated carrots, onions, minced fresh parsley, garlic, hot pepper flakes, lemon and of course olive oil. As the flavors melded the soup is even better the next day. The peas cooked up nicely with just enough firmness. Enjoy!