Ingredients
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700 g of Zucchini
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1 Onion
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2 Egg(s)по желанию
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170 g of Chickpea flour
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to taste Salt
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to taste Grounded black pepper
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to taste Extra Virgin olive oil
Directions
A magnificent dish in its simplicity, usefulness, and taste. This is a variation on the classic Italian street food – the chickpea flour flatbread known as farinata.
In this recipe, zucchini and onions are sliced into ultra-thin pieces, and a light batter is made from their released juices, eggs, and chickpea flour. Everything is mixed together and spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet, drizzled with olive oil, and baked until golden and crispy.
The result is a large flatbread that can be cut into big squares and enjoyed like bread. It’s also delicious spread with cashew cream cheese for a perfect breakfast treat.
Highly recommended!
P.S. Regarding the eggs – traditional farinata doesn’t include them, so you can leave them out (you may need to add a bit of water instead). However, eggs are a great source of extra protein and nutrients, so I suggest keeping them.
Bon Appétit!
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Steps
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Slice the zucchini and onions into very thin half-rings. The best way to do that is to use a food processor or a mandoline slicer. Then, put the vegetables in a colander over a large bowl and let them drain for about 15 minutes. Next, place the vegetables on a kitchen cloth, wrap and squeeze their juice well into the bowl. |
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To the zucchini juice, add the eggs (if using) and mix until smooth. Now add the chickpea flour, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir until you get a batter similar to pancake batter. If making it without eggs, you may need to add a little water. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes. |
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Turn the oven on to 220 Celsius. Line a large baking dish or baking tray with baking paper. |
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Add vegetables to the dough and mix it all well. Place the mixture on a baking sheet and flatten it until it is about 5 mm thick. Then, drizzle it with olive oil and bake in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown. |
