Greek Fava Dip

Name: Greek Fava Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 small red onion, peeled and diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 1/4 cups water; 1 cup yellow split peas, rinsed and drained; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin*; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; topping ideas: smoked paprika, extra drizzle of olive oil, sliced (or minced) red onion, Kalamata olives, and/or capers