Ingredients
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1 cup chickpea flour (besan) chickpea flour1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
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3/4 cup water water3/4 cup water
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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided extra-virgin olive oil2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
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1/2 tsp sea salt sea salt1/2 tsp sea salt
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1/2 tsp ground cumin ground cumin1/2 tsp ground cumin
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1/4 tsp black pepper black pepper1/4 tsp black pepper
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved cherry tomatoes1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup chopped cucumber cucumber1/4 cup chopped cucumber
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley fresh parsley1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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2 tbsp chopped fresh mint fresh mint2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
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1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced red onion1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
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2 tbsp kalamata olives, sliced kalamata olives2 tbsp kalamata olives, sliced
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Zest and juice of 1 lemon lemonZest and juice of 1 lemon
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1 small garlic clove, minced garlic1 small garlic clove, minced
Directions
Prepare the chickpea batter, let it rest, and cook as a thin pancake (socca) in a hot skillet. Meanwhile, toss together a fresh lemon-herb salad. Top the warm socca with the salad for a protein-rich, flavorful Mediterranean breakfast. Socca can be made ahead and reheated briefly in a skillet. For extra protein, add a handful of cooked white beans to the salad.
Steps
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In a medium bowl, whisk chickpea flour, water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, sea salt, cumin, and black pepper until smooth. Let batter rest for 10 minutes. |
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Meanwhile, prepare the salad: In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, red onion, olives, lemon zest and juice, and minced garlic. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss. Season to taste. |
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Heat a nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Pour in the batter, tilting to coat the pan evenly. Cook 4–5 minutes, until edges are golden and top looks set. Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes. |
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Slide socca onto a plate. Top with the lemony herb salad. Serve immediately. |














