Chickpea Flatbread

Posted in Sides on Monday April 13, 2015, 6:28 a.m.

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Sometimes, I really try to imagine what we did before the internet. Although I was pretty young when we got our first dial-up connection, I remember information being so much ahrder to find and access. Now, thanks to this magical technology, discovering new food is as easy as looking at your instagram feed. That's where I found out about Socca or Chickpea Flatbread. There are many different cusisines that have their own recipe for it and it's already gluten-free!

I've been missing bread like items lately and finding a commercial brand that is easily accessible OR a bakery nearby that makes vegan and gluten-free breads is not an easy task for most. There are a few bakeries around here that I haven't checked out yet but there is also the question of cost, since a loaf is never less than $7. I want something good, cheap and easy to make, since baking isnt my forte. In comes this chickpea flatbread! I even make a pizza crust variation of it that will make an appearence in a following post. 

This "bread" is slightly dense but has that great crumbly crunchy texture that I love. We've had it with cabbage rolls, spaghetti and stews. Since it's incredibly easy to change the seasoning in this, the sky is the limit. This one is a garlic-parsley version that goes great with pasta.

Garlic Chickpea Flatbread

A lovely and easy flatbread recipe made with chickpea flour and loads of garlic.

Portions
6

Difficulty
Simple

Prep Time
5 Minutes

Cooking Time
15 Minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 2-4 garlic cloves - minced
  • 3 Tbsp parsley - minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400F.
  • In a large bowl, mix the water and chickpea flour until well combined. It will be a lweeter batter but don't worry, it'll firm up in the oven. Stir in the garlic, parsley and salt.
  • On a parchment paper lined baking sheet, pour the batter and spread out evenly.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the sides begin to brown.
  • Let cool and cut into squares.
  • Enjoy!