This socca recipe is an easy and delicious flatbread made from chickpea flour, spices, and olive oil.
This yummy chickpea pancake recipe is part of our new plant-based diet. You might like this dairy free gluten free lasagna.
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A healthy and tasty alternative to traditional pizza, this socca bread is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Italy gluten-free! This thin pancake is made with garbanzo bean flour (also known as besan or chickpea flour), which adds extra protein and nutrients that are essential for muscle growth and recovery. Chickpeas also offer up a good amount of fiber, folate, manganese, copper, iron, and magnesium — making this meal not only delicious but incredibly nutritious! The dough is then baked on a griddle or pan until golden brown and crispy.
Socca Flatbread Recipe INGREDIENT List
With just 5 ingredients this chickpea flour bread recipe is easy to prepare! You will need:
- chickpea flour
- sea salt
- dried rosemary
- fresh chives (chopped) -optional
- olive oil
- water
SUBSTITUTIONS
The vegan recipe below yields one 12 inch chickpea flatbread pancake and can be easily adapted to suit individual tastes by adding any desired spices or toppings. This socca flatbread recipe is rich in flavor and simple to prepare!
HOW TO MAKE Socca
- Step One Preheat your oven to 450° F and place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven to heat.
- Mix together the chickpea flour and salt in a large bowl. Slowly add 1 cup lukewarm water, whisking to eliminate lumps. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil, rosemary, and chives. Cover and let sit while the oven heats, or for as long as 12 hours. The batter should be about the consistency of heavy cream.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and coat the pan with the additional tablespoon of olive oil. Pour the batter into a 12″ cast iron frying pan and bake for 10- 15 minutes (in my oven 12 mins works great), or until it’s firm throughout and becoming gently golden on the edges.
- Remove from oven lightly brush with olive oil and place a few inches under the broiler and cook just long enough to brown or If you’d like to skip broiling, you can cook it for another 5 or so minutes, or until it’s golden on top.
- Cut the chickpea pancake into wedges and serve.
Are Chickpeas Gluten Free?
Chickpeas are in fact gluten-free and high in protein. They’re a great source of plant-based protein and fiber and can be used as an alternative to meat, and when ground into chickpea flour makes delicious and nutritious chickpea flour flatbread! Perfect for a gluten free diet.
Serving
This Socca recipe tastes great on its own use as a pizza crust. This chickpea flour pancake can also be eaten as an appetizer dipped into olives, roasted red peppers, or tapenade or it can be served with grilled meat for lunch or dinner. We love this recipe served with a vegetable spread or as a side for curries. Trust me it is so good. I always have to double the recipe.
Socca Recipe
Equipment
- 12 inch Iron Skillet
- Measuring Cup
- Tablespoon
- Teaspoon
- large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided (a little extra for brushing)
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450° F and place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven to heat.
- Mix together the chickpea flour and salt in a large bowl. Slowly add 1 cup lukewarm water, whisking to eliminate lumps. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil, rosemary, and chives. Cover and let sit while the oven heats, or for as long as 12 hours. The batter should be about the consistency of heavy cream.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and coat the pan with the additional tablespoon of olive oil. Pour the batter into the skillet and bake for 10- 15 minutes (in my oven 12 mins works great), or until it’s firm throughout and becoming gently golden on the edges.
- Remove from oven lightly brush with olive oil and place a few inches under the broiler and cook just long enough to brown or If you’d like to skip broiling, you can cook it for another 5 or so minutes, or until it’s golden on top.
- Cut into wedges and serve.
Nutrition
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