Green Lentil Fava (Cretan) Recipe

Ingredients:

	Green Lentils	2	Cup
	Dry Onion (Medium size)	1	Qty
	Olive Oil	1	Half Cup
	Walnut (Finely Chopped)	1	Half Cup
	Salt	1	Half Tbsp
	Granulated Sugar	1	Pinch
	Turmeric	1	Tsp
	Cumin	1	Tsp
	Lemon	1	Qty
	Powdered Red Pepper (Optional)	1	Qty
	Arugula	1/4	Bunch
	Parsley	1/4	Bunch

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Instructions:

1. Rinse the green lentils and add enough water to cover them by 2 fingers and soak them overnight.
2. The next day, rinse the lentils in water and place them in a deep pot. Peel the onion, cut it into 2 or 4 pieces and add it. Add 2 cloves of garlic and the juice and salt of 1/2 lemon and put it on the stove. Add 3 glasses of hot water to it.
3. When the lentils start to boil, reduce the heat, cover the lid and let them boil slowly. Cook for about 25-30 minutes, until the lentils are very soft.
4. Remove the cooked mixture from the heat and remove the onion and garlic. Check the taste and add spices and olive oil. When the mixture cools down, blend it with a hand blender until it reaches a smooth consistency. Add chopped walnuts and lemon juice and mix.
5. Place the cooled fava on a serving plate and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. You can serve this appetizer by decorating it with greens such as arugula, parsley, etc., pitted olives, or onion salad if you wish. Enjoy your meal!
6. Note: If the consistency is too thick, you can thin your fava by adding hot water.

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