Mini olive and onion muffins gluten-free
Pesto & Pistou · Provencal RecipesI’ve written about chickpea flour before. On the Côte d’Azur and in Liguria, it’s the common ingredient for delicious pancakes cooked in large, flat copper pans. Topped only with black pepper in Nice, where it’s called socca, Ligurians often add herbs or thinly sliced onions to their farinata.
Recipes with Chickpeas
Chickpea and Fennel Salad
The perfect salad to serve with any main dish. It is easy to prep and can be made ahead of time; store in the fridge until serving!
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Pan-Roasted Hake with Chorizo and Chickpea Stew
Hake is a mild, flaky fish that perfectly matches the robust flavours of chorizo and chickpeas' creamy texture. Enjoy this beautiful combination of protein and spices that is sure to impress dinner guests of any kind.
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
A vegetable filled salad that can be enjoyed during any time of the year!
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Chickpea and Spinach Gratin
This vegetarian dish is made with chickpea and spinach gratin baked in breadcrumbs and drizzled in olive oil.
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