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Fig & Ricotta Socca
Fig & Ricotta Socca
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From: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2016
Socca (pronounced SO-kah) is a thin chickpea crêpe popular across Italian and French towns along the Ligurian Sea (it's called farinata in Italy). Typically savory, this lightly sweet gluten-free socca recipe is adorned with fresh ripe figs and a drizzle of honey. Serve as an appetizer or at brunch.
- By: Carolyn Malcoun EatingWell Food Features Editor
Ingredients 4 servings
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- 1 cup chickpea flour (see Tip)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 3 fresh figs, sliced
- 1 tablespoon honey
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- Whisk flour, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add water; whisk until smooth. Let rest while the oven preheats or refrigerate for up to 1 day.
- Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven. Place a 12-inch cast-iron skillet on the lower rack. Preheat to 450°F for 30 minutes.
- When the oven is preheated, carefully remove the hot pan and swirl in 1 tablespoon oil. Whisk the batter, pour it into the pan and swirl to coat. Top with ricotta and figs.
- Bake until the bottom is browned and the edges are crispy, 16 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and, using a pastry brush, dab the socca with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil (brushing can dislodge the toppings).
- Turn the broiler to high. Broil the socca on the upper rack until browned in spots, 1 to 3 minutes. Drizzle with honey and cut into wedges.
- To make ahead: Refrigerate socca batter (Step 1) for up to 1 day.
- Tips: Chickpea flour made from ground dried chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), is a gluten-free flour used in many traditional Middle Eastern recipes. Look for it in natural-foods stores and/or in well-stocked supermarkets in the gluten-free section. Once opened, store airtight in the freezer.
- Serving size: 1 slice each
- Per serving: 239 calories; 11 g fat(3 g sat); 4 g fiber; 26 g carbohydrates; 9 g protein; 107 mcg folate; 10 mg cholesterol; 13 g sugars; 4 g added sugars; 183 IU vitamin A; 1 mg vitamin C; 111 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 338 mg sodium; 326 mg potassium
- Nutrition Bonus: Folate (27% daily value)
- Carbohydrate Servings: 1½
- Exchanges: 1 starch, ½ fruit, ½ medium-fat meat, 1½ fat
