José Andrés's Santorini Lentils (Yellow Split Peas) | The Bittman Project

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1/4 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 pound Santorini fava, yellow split peas, or yellow dal
• 2-inch piece carrot, peeled
• Salt and white pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup capers, drained
• 2 or 3 tablespoons minced shallot
• 1/4 cup minced fresh chives or parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, or to taste