5 from 12 votes
Farinata di Ceci
Farinata di Ceci is a savory Italian chickpea flour pancake that’s soft on the inside, crispy on the outside and is made in under 15 minutes with just 3 basic ingredients. It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, and makes the perfect appetizer or side to serve with soups and salads.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
364 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ½ cup chickpea flour garbanzo bean flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup water lukewarm
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- sea salt such as Maldon, optional, flaky; for sprinkling
Notes
- Using slightly warm water will help the batter mix easier and hydrate faster.
- Letting the chickpea batter rest helps the chickpea flour hydrate. If you let it sit on the longer side, a foam may form on the top– just skim that off and discard it.
- If desired, you can make the chickpea batter up to 12 hours in advance – just keep the batter covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container and let it sit at room temperature.
- Placing the pan in the oven as it heats is crucial. When the batter hits the pan, the pan needs to be hot! If you forgot to do this, you can heat the pan on the stove until it just starts to smoke.
- Watch the farinata carefully as it cooks – it can go from raw to burnt very quickly.
Nutrition Information
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Sodium
601mg
(25%)
Potassium
254mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
12IU
(0%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Sodium | 601mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.