Rustic Italian Farinata with Sundried Tomato and Rosemary

Name: Rustic Italian Farinata with Sundried Tomato and Rosemary
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 slices
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)

A crispy and savory chickpea flatbread infused with herbs and tangy tomatoes.

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

1 h 45 min
8 slices
Easy

Ingredients

For the Farinata Batter

1 cup chickpea flour

1 ¼ cups water

½ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Toppings

¼ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped

2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed and chopped

For Cooking

2 tablespoons olive oil (for the skillet)

Preparation

Mixing the Farinata Batter

Combine chickpea flour and salt

Combine chickpea flour and salt in a large bowl.

Whisk in water

Gradually add water, whisking until smooth and lump-free.

Stir in oil and rest

Stir in olive oil, cover, and let rest for at least 1 hour at room temperature.

Preparing the Toppings

Chop sundried tomatoes

Chop sundried tomatoes into small pieces.

Prepare rosemary

Remove rosemary leaves from the stems and chop finely.

Set aside

Set aside both ingredients for topping the batter later.

Cooking Process

Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

Heat Skillet

Warm a large oven-proof skillet and add olive oil, swirling to coat.

Bake Farinata

Pour the batter into the hot skillet, sprinkle with sundried tomatoes and rosemary, and transfer to the oven.

Plating & Serving