Grain Free Fried Ham and Cheese Pizza “Socca” (nut free, gluten free, and made with chickpea flour)

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Chickpea flour also know as gram flour, garbanzo bean flour, and Besan, is used in many countries. It is a staple ingredient in Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cuisines. Chickpea flour is made from finely ground garbanzo beans. This recipe is pretty much like Socca; a traditional street food that has been eaten around the Mediterranean for hundreds of years.  It seems to me the reason why it’s popularity has been so longevous is because it so easy to make and you can eat it with your fingers!  Chickpea flour is so nutritious and historical you won’t be dissatisfied after making this. Not to mention it’s naturally gluten free and grain free, so you can definitely scarf this down. :) It’s also is low in phytic acid (an anti-nutrient) compared to other legumes grains and nuts. Another great thing, it’s a good source of protein and fiber with 13 net carbs per serving. Enough about the nutrition. Lets eat!

 

 

Recipe: Grain Free Pizza Crust With Fried Ham and Cheese “Socca”

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chickpea/garbanzo bean flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 fresh garlic clove mashed or a dash of garlic powder
  • a pinch  of sea salt
  • 4 ounces cheese (sharp or mild)
  • 3 slices of ham (I used uncured Black Forest Ham No Nitrates from TJ)
  • fresh herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro…)
  • top with fresh black pepper

Instructions

  1. preheat the oven to 375. Place a pizza brick in there to heat up. You can use a cookie sheet if you don’t have a pizza brick, but using a pizza brick will make the bottom more crisp.
  2. heat up a skillet with butter and olive oil on medium heat. ( this works best in this combo for sticking purposes) and move the melted oil around.
  3. In a medium sized bowl add the chickpea flour, garlic and sea salt and mix. Add the water and stir until there are no more large clumps.
  4. Add the batter to the skillet and move the batter around with a spoon to the make a thinner crust.
  5. Once the bottom has browned use two spatulas to flip the crust and brown on the other side. It will start to become a little crackly and dry. You want this! Make sure both sides are browned before going in to the oven.
  6. Add sliced cheese on top and transfer to a pizza brick or cookie sheet. Place on the top rack of your oven and bake until the cheese melts or until the cheese is browned (the longer the better).
  7. Add the ham while the skillet is still hot and cook on both sides until browned.
  8. Once the cheese is melted on your Socca pizza to your liking take it out of the oven. Top your pizza with the fried ham, fresh herbs and cracked black pepper. Serve.

Preparation time:

Cooking time: 25 minute(s)

Number of servings (yield): 2

 

This recipe was shared on,  Monday Mania, Allergy Free Wednesday, Fight Back Friday, Fresh Bites Friday, Whole Foods Friday, GF Fridays,

 

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4 thoughts on “Grain Free Fried Ham and Cheese Pizza “Socca” (nut free, gluten free, and made with chickpea flour)

  1. That is one beautiful looking pizza! The cheese looks so inviting! :)
    Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! :)

    Be sure to check out the winning entry this week for our Better Batter Giveaway! The winner will be announced Thursday evening!

    See you there!

    Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com

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