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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
5 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 lukewarm water
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling such as Maldon, optional

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 Monounsaturated Fat 21g Sodium 601mg (25%) Potassium 254mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 12IU (0%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

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.