Description
Farinata is a savory, gluten-free chickpea flour pancake that’s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This Italian dish is easy to make, customizable with herbs and spices, and perfect as a light meal, snack, or appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan or gram flour)
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup olive oil (plus more for greasing)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for extra flavor)
Fresh lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a cast-iron skillet or any oven-safe pan in the oven to heat up while preparing the batter.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. If desired, add fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven, drizzle with olive oil, and swirl to coat the bottom and sides.
- Pour the batter into the hot, oiled skillet and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy, and the edges begin to pull away from the pan.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before slicing into wedges. Serve with fresh lemon wedges or extra herbs for added flavor.
Notes
- For a cheesy version, sprinkle grated Parmesan or mozzarella on top before baking.
- Add sautéed vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, or onions for a more substantial dish.
- For a spicy kick, add chili flakes or hot sauce to the batter.
- If you don’t have a cast-iron skillet, any oven-safe pan works well. Just ensure it’s well-oiled to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg