Fava (Greek dish)

Fava, in Greek cuisine, is a traditional dish made of split peas, typically yellow ones. They are cooked with chopped onion and mashed together with seasonings, garlic, lemon juice and oil into a thick, creamy paste. The dish can be eaten as such, warm or cold, but is also often used as a dip, much like hummus.
A special type of Greek fava, Fava Santorinis, which has a protected [designation of origin], uses the seeds of Spanish vetchling '', cultivated only on Santorini and neighbouring islands.