Mediterranean Socca

Difficulty:
1/5

Ease of Preparation: Easy.

Yield:   3-4 servings.

 

Ingredients:

1 cup (240ml) chickpea flour

¼ cup (60ml) olive oil, divided

1 red onion, chopped

1 red pepper, seeded and chopped

½ cup (120ml) Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped

3 tablespoons (45ml) chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon (15ml) chopped fresh chives

Salt and pepper

 

Method:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a mixing bowl, stir together chickpea flour and 1 cup of lukewarm water.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and whisk well.

In a medium skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat.

Add onions and peppers and cook, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes, or until onions are soft.

Stir in olives and continue stirring and cooking for 1-2 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.

Spread pan contents evenly throughout the pan and pour batter over top.

Cook socca for 1-2 minutes, then transfer skillet to the hot oven to bake for 10-12 minutes, until socca is firm and cooked through.

Set oven to broil and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove socca from the oven and serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and chives.