Socca Flat Bread Two Ways
Makes 2 flatbreads, serving 2 or 6 as an appetizer
Nutrition per serving (based on two servings without topping) – calories: 232, fat: 13g (saturated: 0g), carbohydrates: 20g, protein: 8g, fiber: 4g, sugar: 4g; sodium: 306mg
¾ cups chickpea flour
¾ cup water
1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Whisk the chickpea flour, water. 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper, together in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside for 30 minutes or overnight.
Heat ½ tablespoon teaspoon oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet (or cast-iron skillet) over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add ½ of the batter to the skillet (about ¾ cup), tilt pan to coat bottom evenly, cook until crisp at edges and golden brown on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip socca and continue to cook until the second side is browned for about 2 more minutes. Transfer flatbread to a rimmed baking sheet and repeat with remaining oil and remaining batter.
Socca served as a meal with Smoked Salmon (and the works)-
Nutrition per serving (1 flatbread w/ toppings) – calories: 358, fat: 18g (saturated: 2g), carbohydrates: 23g, protein: 26g, fiber: 4g, sugar: 6g
Take the flatbreads straight from the skillet or reheat them in a microwave or under the broiler in your oven. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of non-fat Greek yogurt over one flatbread. Top with 2 ounces smoked salmon, a few thin slices of red onion, 4 thin slices of cucumbers, a few capers, a couple of tablespoons of dill fronds, and a sprinkling of everything seasoning.
Socca served as an appetizer with Beet and Yogurt Relish
Relish (No Socca) – calories: 44, fat: 1g (saturated: 0g), carbohydrates: 7g, protein: 3g, fiber: 2g, sugar: 4g; sodium: 78 mg
Nutrition per serving (1 piece of flatbread w/ toppings) – calories: 121, fat: 5g (saturated: 0g), carbohydrates: 14g, protein: 6g, fiber: 3g, sugar: 5g; sodium: 180 mg
2-3 medium cooked beets, coarsely grated on a box grater - you should have ¾ cup grated beets)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chopped dill, plus extra sprigs for garnish
Zest of 1 lemon and 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Combine grated beets with yogurt, shallots, garlic, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.