CHICKPEA FLATBREAD WITH BURST TOMATO SAUCE

Simple, versatile and perfect for summertime!

Makes: 4  |  Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup of chickpea flour
• 1 ½ tsp. Kosher salt, divided
• 10 Tbsp. La Panza Extra Virgin Olive Oil, divided, plus extra for serving
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved if they are larger
• 1 Tbsp. dried oregano
• 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tsp. sherry or red wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
• 1 cup coarsely crumbled feta (5 oz)
• ¼ tsp. smoked paprika (optional)
• Baby greens (spinach, arugula, or kale and lemon wedges for serving)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F and position the rack in the upper third. Combine chickpea flour, 2 tablespoons of oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 cup of water in a medium bowl or large measuring cup. Allow the mixture to rest for at least 10 minutes (up to 1 hour) for the flour to hydrate.
2.  In a 12" cast-iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat until shimmering. Pour exactly half (¾ cup) of the chickpea batter into the skillet and tilt it to evenly coat the surface. Bake the flatbread in the oven until the edges turn golden brown (8–10 minutes). Use a large spatula to transfer the flatbread to a wire rack. Repeat this process with the remaining batter.
3.  While the flatbreads are baking, cook tomatoes, garlic, ¼ cup of La Panza EVOO, and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir occasionally until tomatoes start to burst (4-5 minutes). Add oregano, chickpeas, vinegar and paprika (if desired). Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking while stirring often, until the tomatoes fully burst into a sauce (3-4 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in the butter.
4.  Finally, slice the flatbreads in half. Serve them with the tomato-chickpea mixture, feta cheese, greens, lemon wedges for squeezing, and drizzle with La Panza extra virgin olive oil.