Embark on a culinary adventure with our effortlessly simple Socca Bread and Homemade Hummus duo. This recipe promises a symphony of flavors and a breeze in the kitchen. Crafted with just chickpea flour, water, avocado oil, and a touch of pink Himalayan salt, the socca bread boasts a gluten-free and nutrient-rich profile. Paired with a velvety hummus featuring cannellini beans, tahini, lemon zest, and cumin, this combination not only delights the palate but also offers a plethora of health benefits. From plant-based protein to fiber-rich goodness, experience the ease of making this wholesome duo that elevates both taste and well-being.

         Our Chickpea Flour is the perfect addition to this recipe as it’s low on the glycemic index which may help lower blood sugar levels. Additionally, it’s naturally gluten-free making it a fantastic alternative to conventional flour. Packed with vitamins and minerals, using this flour in your baking allows for a wholesome and healthy way to enjoy your favorite snacks.

Tips & Facts

If you are unfamiliar with chickpea flour and don’t know where to start, here are some quick tips and facts to help with your baking:

  • Made 100% from chickpeas (also known as gram, besan, or garbanzo beans); Mildly nutty flavor; Holds more uses and benefits than other gluten-free flours; Behaves similarly to refined flour in fried and baked foods making it an easy and delicious substitute for wheat-based flours; Use in pancakes, cookies, breads or as a thickener to sauces or graviesa
  • Chickpea flour is naturally dense with a stickier texture than wheat flour when added to liquids making it a fantastic binder for baking; A 1:1 replacement ratio for heavy flours like rye or teff; Makes a surprisingly light batter when frying; Can be used as a cheese substitute
  • A ¼ cup single serving has 3g dietary fiber, 7g protein, 20mg sodium, and only 17g carbs; Vitamin and minerals include thiamine, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, manganese and folate

Lastly, this socca and homemade hummus is:

  • Gluten free
  • High protein
  • Low sugar

Socca Bread and Homemade Hummus

Servings: 8 servings
Serving Size: slice of socca bread and hummus

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min

Ingredients

–  2 cans Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
– 1/3 cup tahini
– Zest and juice of 1 lemon
– 1 tbsp Olive oil
– 1 tsp cumin
– 1/2 tsp pink salt
– 1-2 tbsp of water if lemon was not juicy

Directions

  1. Put everything into the food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Top the socca bread with hummus, olives, tomatoes, and basil or eat it plain with fresh rosemary and flaky salt.

 

Nutrition:
Calories 201 | Fat 9.2g | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 75mg | Carbohydrates 23.6g | Fiber 6.5g | Sugars 5.1g | Protein 8.2g | Potassium 289mg | Iron 3mcg 

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