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Farinata di ceci - glutenfree and vegan Italian flatbread from chickpea flour
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Farinata di ceci - glutenfree and vegan Italian flatbread from chickpea flour

Farinata di ceci is a traditional Italian flatbread baked in a skillet in the oven. Or you can call it a pancake. Or a pizza. In any case, made from chickpeas and therefore completely gluten, grain, dairy and egg free. Especially in Liguria (around Genoa) farinata is eaten as a snack, appetizer or side dish.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 187 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: European, Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpea flour loosely filled (110 gr)
  • 1 cup water (240 ml)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp rosemary dried
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoons black pepper
  • ½ teaspoons sea salt Celtic variety
  • 2 dashes extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Mix the flour with the water. Beat lightly with the whisk. Then set aside for at least half an hour.
  2. Preheat the oven to 390F or 200C.
  3. The batter has now become a bit thicker, creamier and has more air. Add the extra virgin oil, the (pressed) garlic, the chili flakes and the salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Grease the pan with a generous dash of mild olive oil. Don't forget the edges!
  5. Mix the batter briefly again with the whisk. Pour the batter into the pan.
  6. Place the pan in the oven. First half an hour to 'cook'. For example, in a hot air oven with the rack at a low/middle level. Then for 10 minutes at a higher level with the grill from above to get a nice crust.
  7. While the cake is still warm, pour a drizzle of olive oil over it.

Notes

  • Delicious for dipping with pesto or baba ganoush.

Nutrition Information

Calories 187kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 322mg (13%) Potassium 273mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 163IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.5mg (1%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187

% Daily Value*

Calories 187kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 322mg 13%
Potassium 273mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 163IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.