Garantita Algerian Chickpea Pie
Savor the soul-warming flavors of Garantita, the beloved Algerian chickpea pie that's both comforting and delightfully simple to make. This gluten-free and protein-packed dish boasts a velvety, custard-like texture created by blending chickpea flour, fragrant cumin, and rich olive oil with just a hint of peppery spice. Baked to golden perfection, it’s topped with optional paprika for a smoky flourish and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a side of olives. With only 10 minutes of prep time and a short list of wholesome ingredients, this traditional street-food favorite is perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal. Serve it warm to enjoy its soft, melt-in-your-mouth goodness with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Chickpea flour
- 500 milliliters Water
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Lightly grease a round or rectangular baking dish with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour with the salt, cumin, and black pepper.
Gradually whisk in the water, making sure there are no lumps. The batter should have a consistency similar to pancake batter.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until fully combined. Add the eggs to the chickpea flour mixture and whisk well.
Stir in the olive oil to add richness to the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the Garantita has a golden-brown crust on top and is firm to the touch.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly for about 5-10 minutes. Sprinkle paprika over the top if desired, then slice into portions.
Serve warm with bread or as is, optionally garnished with olives or additional cumin on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1308 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.5 g | 84% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.1 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2650 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.3 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.1 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 57.9 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 1886 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
