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Rustic Italian Farinata with Sundried Tomato and Rosemary

Name: Rustic Italian Farinata with Sundried Tomato and Rosemary
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpea flour; 1 ¼ cups water; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped; 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil (for the skillet)

This traditional Italian dish is a delightful blend of chickpea flour, sundried tomatoes, and fresh rosemary, perfect as an appetizer or a snack.

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·By Ethan Brooks·February 4, 2026

Rustic Italian Farinata with Sundried Tomato and Rosemary — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Farinata Batter

For the Toppings

For Cooking

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 112 kcal
Protein: 3 g
Carbs: 8.3 g
Fat: 7.6 g
Fiber: 1.6 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 893 kcal
Protein: 24.2 g
Carbs: 66 g
Fat: 61.1 g
Fiber: 12.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup chickpea flour	356	21	53	6	10
1 ¼ cups water	0	0	0	0	0
½ teaspoon salt	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	239	0	0	27	0
¼ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped	54	3	12	1	2
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped	5	0.2	1	0.1	0.6
2 tablespoons olive oil (for the skillet)	239	0	0	27	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Mixing the Farinata Batter

1
Combine chickpea flour and salt
Combine chickpea flour and salt in a large bowl.
2
Whisk in water
Gradually add water, whisking until smooth and lump-free.
3
Stir in oil and rest
Stir in olive oil, cover, and let rest for at least 1 hour at room temperature.

Preparing the Toppings

1
Chop sundried tomatoes
Chop sundried tomatoes into small pieces.
2
Prepare rosemary
Remove rosemary leaves from the stems and chop finely.
3
Set aside
Set aside both ingredients for topping the batter later.

How to Make Rustic Italian Farinata with Sundried Tomato and Rosemary

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
2
Heat Skillet
Warm a large oven-proof skillet and add olive oil, swirling to coat.
3
Bake Farinata
Pour the batter into the hot skillet, sprinkle with sundried tomatoes and rosemary, and transfer to the oven.