One-ingredient flatbread
- MEAL:
- Brekkie, Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- BENEFITS:
- Gluten free, Gut health, Hormonal health, Vegan-friendly
- DURATION:
- 40 min
When & How
Breakfast (1/3 to ½ of flatbread)
Some ideas:
- With vegan cream cheese
- With smashed avocado (1/2 avocado)
- With 1 or 2 eggs any-style & roasted zucchini
- With sugar-free jam
- With avocado Nutella
- With yogurt (dairy or plant-based), blueberries & cacao nibs
Lunch
- As you would use regular bread. You can have 1/3 of the flatbread with a source of animal proteins, a veggie, and a source of healthy fat.
Some ideas – Side of flatbread with:
- Pan-seared shrimps & salad greens tossed with vegan pesto
- 2 poached eggs, smashed avocado & salad greens
- For a vegan lunch. You can have half of it with a side of raw or cooked veggies.
Some ideas:
- Flatbread with tahini & mushrooms sauteed with cumin. Side of salad greens
- Flatbread with vegan pesto, kale & avocado slices
Dinner
As a gluten-free alternative to regular pizza crust
Some ideas:
- Tomato sauce, zucchini & basil
- Tomato sauce, ricotta & arugula
- Grilled radicchio, walnuts & smoked salmon
And this flatbread can also be used as a nourishing, satisfying, and low glycemic index snack!
Ingredients
(1 flatbread)
120g chickpea flour
235g of water
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp sea salt
Method
- Preheat oven to 475 F (245 C) with a cast-iron skillet or a cake pan inside.
- In a bowl, combine the chickpea flour, water, 1 tbsp of olive oil, and salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Using a potholder, remove the preheated skillet/pan from the oven and add the remaining tbsp of olive oil to coat the bottom and the sides of the skillet. Pour the batter into the pan and bake for about 20-30 minutes or until the flatbread is well-browned and crisp around the edges.
Tips
- Add some spices on the surface, such as rosemary or thyme during the last 10 minutes of baking. You can also add spices to the batter in step 2. I like adding fennel seeds to help with bloating (mainly because you’re using chickpeas that are well known for causing gas during digestion).
Benefits
CHICKPEA FLOUR
Chickpeas are a complete food as they are a good source of veg proteins and carbohydrates. They have a low glycemic index which makes them ideal for keeping the blood sugar down while maximizing energy levels. This type of legume is rich in minerals, including calcium, iron, and phosphorous, which are necessary for hormonal health. Chickpeas are also rich in fiber that helps keep the gut microbiome healthy and well-functioning.
