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Chickpea Farinata

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Ago Tanfossi

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Published on March 22, 2026

Updated on April 2, 2026

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If you love classic farinata but are looking for a more delicious and crispy version, this chickpea farinata is perfect for you!

This simple and rustic preparation, made with few ingredients, delivers a surprising result: a golden crust on the outside and a soft heart inside. It's also great in a gluten-free version.

1 servings
Capolavoro Score 4.1/5 · 11 votes
Chickpea Farinata

Ingredients

  • 3.5 oz Flour
  • 1.8 oz Parmesan Cheese
  • 5 fl oz Water
  • 10 oz Chickpeas
  • Fresh Rosemary
  • 0.15625 oz Salt
  • 0.09375 oz black pepper
  • 2 3/16 fl oz Olive Oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, and mix. Then, add water and oil to create a batter, and finally, add the chickpeas and rosemary.

  2. 2

    Pour the mixture into a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread the surface with a spatula. Then, bake in a preheated convection oven at 230°C for 10 minutes in the lower part of the oven, and then for another 10 minutes in the central part of the oven.

  3. 3

    The chickpea farinata is ready; all you have to do is serve it.

Ago's Notes

  • Adjust the salt according to the salt content of the canned goods.

Enjoy your meal, savoring each bite of this chickpea farinata—a blend of simplicity and depth that respects traditional flavors while adding a personal touch.

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