This savoury chickpea pancakes takes less than 30 minutes to make from start to finish- including the sauce! This dish is filling, protein packed, and delicious. Perfect for a savoury breakfast or light lunch. Top with whatever vegetables you like! In the winter, roasted vegetables would be a great toppings. Feel free to use any toppings you like. This recipe is vegan, gluten free, nut free, and soy free. This recipe makes 2 9-inch crispy soccas + extra sauce.
Ingredients
For the Savoury Socca:
1 cup chickpea flour
1 cup + 2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon za'atar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
¼ teaspoon red pepper chili flakes + more for garnish
Za'atar Tahini Sauce:
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon white miso
½ teaspoon pure maple syrup
½ teaspoon za’atar + more for garnish
Splash of filtered water to thin out if necessary
Toppings:
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
10 fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons
½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of fine grain sea salt
Sliced avocado
Pea shoots
Za'atar
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, water, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, baking powder, and salt. Whisk for about 15 seconds until it is completely smooth with lots of bubbles. Set aside while you make your sauce.
Add all the for the sauce ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth. Set aside until ready to dress your soccas.
In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, basil, oil, and salt. Set aside until the socca is ready.
In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, heat ½ tablespoon oil until hot. Add ¾ cup of the socca batter and cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 3-4 minutes. Keep the socca warm while you cook the second one. Add the remaining ½ tablespoon of oil, heat, and cook the second socca.
Top with tomato basil mixture, avocado, pea shoots, Za'atar Tahini sauce, and extra za'atar.
Recipe by Sprouts & Chocolate at http://www.sproutsandchocolate.com/savoury-zaatar-socca/