Vibrant Spring Socca Recipe

Name: Vibrant Spring Socca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the socca; 1 cup chickpea flour; 1 cup water; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 handful your favorite spring vegetables, such as sprouts, snow peas, and/or asparagus, blanched; 1 handful shaved Pecorino (optional); For the pesto; 1 cup basil leaves, packed; 2 cups arugula; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast or Parmesan; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pinch salt and pepper

Servings: persons

For the socca
1 cup chickpea flour
1 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 handful your favorite spring vegetables, such as sprouts, snow peas, and/or asparagus, blanched
1 handful shaved Pecorino (optional)
For the pesto
1 cup basil leaves, packed
2 cups arugula
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup nutritional yeast or Parmesan
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch salt and pepper

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["For the socca: In a medium bowl, combine flour, water, olive oil, parsley, and salt. Whisk until all clumps of flour are incorporated and the batter is smooth. Set aside and allow to rest for 30 minutes. You can prepare the pesto during this time, and cut up your vegetables into small bite size pieces.", "For the pesto: Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add more oil or water as needed to reach a smooth consistency. This recipe will make more than you need for the socca, but it freezes wonderfully. Freeze extra and thaw to add to pasta salads, baked eggs, or just about anything your little heart desires.", "Turn your broiler to high and place oven rack about 5 inches below the flame. Place a lightly greased cast iron skillet below the broiler for a few minutes until hot. Carefully remove the skillet and pour in the batter. You may need to gently swirl the skillet around to evenly distribute the batter. Return to oven. Cooking time will be 5 to 10 minutes depending on the strength of your broiler. Check every 3 minutes or so to avoid burning. Remove from oven when golden brown.
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Allow to cool for several minutes, carefully remove from skillet and place on serving dish or parchment paper. Top with pesto, fresh vegetables, and Pecorino."]

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the socca, 1 cup chickpea flour, 1 cup water, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Vibrant Spring Socca falls under the Vegetarian 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.

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Vibrant Spring Socca

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