Italian Farinata

Italian Farinata

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Farinata is a traditional Italian chickpea flour pancake, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Originating from Liguria, this simple yet flavorful dish is naturally gluten-free and perfect as a snack, appetizer, or pizza alternative.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Farinata blend *
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ½ tsp salt (or to taste)

Instructions

Preheat & Prepare

  • Preheat the OVEN to 450°F (higher heat helps crisp the edges).
  • To a 10-inch cast-iron or baking PAN, add 1 tbsp olive oil, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
  • Place the pan in the oven while it preheats.

Blend the Batter

  • In a BLENDER, combine the Farinata blend, water, 1 tbsp olive oil, and salt.
  • Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  • Let the batter rest for 30 minutes (optional but improves texture).

Bake

  • Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven.
  • Slowly pour the batter into the hot pan.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden and crisp.
  • If you like extra crispness, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end.

Serve

  • Let cool slightly, then slice and enjoy!

Notes

* The Farinata blend contains garbanzo bean flour, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and rosemary.

1 cup garbanzo bean flour contains 21 g of protein. For more nutrition information click here.