Whisk chickpea flour with water, pour it into a hot skillet, and you get a crisp-edged, custardy flatbread with no gluten and almost no effort. Chickpea flour is loaded with fiber your gut bacteria love working through, so this earns its spot on the table well beyond just standing in for bread.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk chickpea flour, water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper into a smooth batter.
- Let rest 30 minutes.
- Heat remaining olive oil in an oven-safe skillet under a broiler until very hot.
- Pour in the batter, sprinkle with herbs, and broil 8-10 minutes until set and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Calories | 180 |
| Total fat | 11g |
| Total carbohydrates | 15g |
| Dietary fiber | 4g |
| Protein | 6g |
| Sodium | 200mg |
Why This Is Good for Your Gut
Chickpea flour is high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, including resistant starch that reaches the colon undigested and ferments into short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, a key fuel source for the cells lining your gut. It also carries plant protein and oligosaccharides that support a diverse microbiome.
Four ingredients, one skillet, and a flatbread your gut actually benefits from. Hard to beat. Pair it with our Roasted Garlic White Bean Dip or Harissa Roasted Eggplant.
This recipe is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
