Socca Pizzas Recipe

Name: Socca Pizzas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Socca (pizza base); 250 g chickpea flour (also known as gram flour); 2 cups water (400ml); 2 pinches of sea salt and 1 of pinch black pepper; 1 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic or 1 tablespoon garlic powder; coconut oil or ghee (for frying); extra virgin olive oil; For the Toppings; heritage tomatoes; chioggia beetroot; pesto sauce (Brazil Nut or Kale); mozzarella and cheddar cheese; For tomato sauce; 3 diced garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon ghee; 12 large tomatoes, roughly chopped; 2 teaspoons dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves; salt and pepper; 1 chili, finely chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

For the Socca (pizza base)
250 g chickpea flour (also known as gram flour)
2 cups water (400ml)
2 pinches of sea salt and 1 of pinch black pepper
1 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic or 1 tablespoon garlic powder
coconut oil or ghee (for frying)
extra virgin olive oil
For the Toppings
heritage tomatoes
chioggia beetroot
pesto sauce (Brazil Nut or Kale)
mozzarella and cheddar cheese
For tomato sauce
3 diced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon ghee
12 large tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
salt and pepper
1 chili, finely chopped (optional)

1
For Base.
2
Whisk together the socca ingredients or put it all into your Vitamix and blend as we do.
3
Leave to stand for at least 30 minutes at room temperature to allow the chickpea flour to fully absorb the water.
4
Grease the bottom of your frying pan with just a touch of butter, coconut oil or ghee and set to a moderately high heat.
5
Pour in enough batter to cover the base around 1/2 a centimetre thick and let the underside cook for around 1 minute - it is ready when it lifts off easily.
6
Flip the base over and cook the other side until golden brown. Cook longer for a crisper base. Repeat to make remaining bases.
7
Remove and set aside until you are ready to turn it into a socca pizza. Alternatively, pour over some good olive oil and crushed garlic and enjoy as it is.
8
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
9
Make Tomato sauce (recipe below) or use a good-quality passata.
10
Put pizza bases on wire rack (for a crispier base) or baking tray and add tomato sauce, or passata, before finishing off with your toppings.
11
Bake pizzas for 10 minutes - for a margherita give the cheese a quick blast under the grill.
12
Drizzle with good extra virgin olive oil and scatter on rocket and herbs.
13
For tomato sauce.
14
Gently heat the ghee over a medium heat and fry the garlic for 1 minute.
15
Add chopped tomatoes, oregano, salt and pepper and chilli.
16
Spread over pizza base before adding toppings.

453

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Socca (pizza base), 250 g chickpea flour (also known as gram flour), 2 cups water (400ml), 2 pinches of sea salt and 1 of pinch black pepper, and more.

Yes, Socca Pizzas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Socca Pizzas

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