Chickpea Flatbread | Farinata
This versatile Chickpea Flatbread can be enjoyed as a snack, or part of a meal. It is naturally gluten-free and is quick and easy to make.
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Servings: 6 people
Calories: 202kcal
Equipment
- 1 Cast iron skillet
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 cup lukewarm water
- 6 Tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp chopped rosemary (about 1 large sprig)
Instructions
- Place a 9-inch/23cm skillet into the oven and turn it onto 450ºF/230ºC to preheat (410ºF/210ºC fan-forced). See note 1.
- Mix together the chickpea flour and salt in a large bowl then slowly whisk in the warm water. Ensure the batter is smooth and without lumps when combined.
- Next mix in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and set aside briefly.
- Finely chop the rosemary then add it to a small saucepan with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Gently warm through for 2 – 3 minutes until it’s simmering, then remove and rest for a minute or two. Now add this to the flatbread batter and stir to combine.
- When the oven has come to temp, take out the pre-heated skillet and pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Swish it around to coat the entire pan then pour in the batter. Return the pan to the oven and cook for 15 minutes or until the edges are brown and the flatbread is firm.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and brush the flatbread with the final 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Heat the oven’s grill/broiler and place the skillet under it for 2-3 minutes or until it’s slightly browned on top.
- Take the skillet from the oven, cut into wedges, sprinkle with a little extra salt and serve.
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Notes
Note 1: The skillet/frying-pan you use really does matter. If using a cast iron pan it needs to be very well-seasoned and be heated through thoroughly before adding the batter or the flatbread will stick.
The same is true for an enamel frying pan. It must also be heated through thoroughly or again, the batter will stick. You'll know both these types of frying pans are ready to cook on when a few drops of water added to them dance across the surface.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
