Farinata (Italian Flatbread)

Quick Bread - Bread

Farinata is a gluten-free Italian flatbread made with chickpea flour that is very easy to make. I'm sure this recipe will become part of your regular repertoire. I have added some spring onions and garlic for a more gourmet version of the simple farinata.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Farinata (Italian Flatbread)

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil

divided

1 tablespoon butter

1 green onion

chopped

1 clove garlic

minced

1 cup chickpea flour

1 cup lukewarm water

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons shredded Gruyere cheese

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a 9-inch tart pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil and place in the oven to warm up.

Step 2

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add green onion and garlic. Cook and stir until softened about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Mix chickpea flour with lukewarm water until smooth. Set aside for 20 minutes at room temperature.

Step 4

Skim foam from the top of chickpea-water mixture. Add remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix in onion-garlic mixture. Season with salt pepper and nutmeg. Add Gruyere cheese and mix well. Remove tart tin from oven and pour in chickpea mixture.

Step 5

Bake it in the preheated oven until crispy about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cut into triangles before serving.

Nutritional Information

Farinata (Italian Flatbread)

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 123.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.9g 6%

Carbohydrates: 7.2g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 1.3g

Fat: 9.5g 15%

Saturated Fat: 2.2g 11%

Cholesterol: 5.7mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 79.2IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin C: 0.5mg 1%

Folate: 1.5mcg

Calcium: 32.2mg 3%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 14.1mg 5%

Potassium: 9.3mg

Sodium: 36.7mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 85.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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