Fava Feneou

These are the dried seeds of the grass pea (Lathyrus sativus), which grows on the plateau of Feneos in Korinthia, one of the most beautiful mountain regions in Greece. The distinctiveness of the climate and calcium-rich soil give this product its special character.

They are quite small (from 4 to 7 mm across), round, and yellow. Fava Feneou is rich in vegetable proteins and carbohydrates, and therefore very easy to cook – only small amounts of water are required. The most famous local recipe requires it to be boiled into a delicious puree and served with raw onions, olive oil, and a glass of Ouzo.