Farinata (Chickpea Flour Flatbread)
Farinata (Chickpea Flour Flatbread) bakes up with a golden, crisp rim and a custardy center, carrying a gentle nuttiness from chickpea flour. Aromatic green onion, garlic, and a whisper of nutmeg round out the flavor, while melted Gruyere adds a subtle, savory richness. Serve warm as an appetizer, alongside salads or soups, or cut into wedges for a casual snack.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Farinata (Chickpea Flour Flatbread), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a 9-inch tart pan with 2 tablespoons olive oil and place it in the oven to warm.
- 2
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the green onion and the garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- 3
Whisk the chickpea flour with lukewarm water until smooth. Let it sit for 20 minutes at room temperature.
- 4
Skim the foam from the top of the chickpea-water mixture. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Stir in the onion-garlic mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add the Gruyere cheese and mix well. Remove the tart pan from the oven and pour in the chickpea mixture.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cut into triangles before serving.
- Calories 181.73 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.29 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 18.03 g 7%
- Total Fat 10.11 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 2.54 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.01 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 29.39 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.88 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 1.93 g --
- Added Sugars 1.27 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 70.78 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 168.26 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.02 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Farinata (Chickpea Flour Flatbread) is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chickpea Flour, Garlic, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 181.73 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Farinata (Chickpea Flour Flatbread) made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chickpea Flour, Garlic, Green Onion, Ground Nutmeg. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Farinata (Chickpea Flour Flatbread)?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 181.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Farinata (Chickpea Flour Flatbread) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Farinata (Chickpea Flour Flatbread) healthy?
- Farinata (Chickpea Flour Flatbread) has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 181.73 calories and 4.29 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.54 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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