Socca
Golden, crispy, and delightfully simple, socca is a savory chickpea flour flatbread hailing from the sun-soaked streets of southern France. This gluten-free, vegan recipe combines just a handful of pantry staples—chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and a touch of salt—to create a protein-rich, naturally nutty bread that’s baked to perfection in a hot cast-iron skillet. With its irresistibly crisp edges and tender, slightly blistered center, socca is as versatile as it is satisfying. Enjoy it warm as a standalone snack, a side to soups and salads, or dress it up with fresh herbs, spices, or a drizzle of olive oil for an elegant appetizer. Ready in under an hour, this Mediterranean delight is the perfect addition to your repertoire of quick and healthy flatbreads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chickpea flour
- 1 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper or optional spices (e.g., cumin, paprika)
- 1 teaspoon Fresh rosemary or other herbs (optional)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, water, olive oil (2 tablespoons), and salt until you have a smooth batter. The consistency will be similar to pancake batter.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the batter rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flour hydrate and results in a better texture.
While the batter rests, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Place a 10- or 12-inch cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan into the oven to heat up as the oven preheats.
Once the oven and skillet are hot, carefully remove the skillet from the oven (using oven mitts) and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Swirl the skillet to coat the bottom evenly.
Pour the chickpea batter into the skillet, tilting it to ensure the batter spreads evenly.
Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the socca is set, golden brown on the edges, and slightly blistered on the surface.
If you’d like additional browning, switch the oven to broil mode for the last 1-2 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning.
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and use a spatula to loosen the socca. Transfer it to a cutting board or serving plate.
Optionally, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper, herbs, or spices for extra flavor. Slice into wedges or squares and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
864 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.4 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1268 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1067 mg | 23% | |
*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.
