Tuscany Chickpea Pizza (Vegan Socca)

Tuscany Chickpea Pizza (Vegan Socca)

by Living on the Vedge

Socca is a French flatbread made from chickpea flour. It originated in the southern town of Nice, where it remains a common street food, served piping hot, often with a simple drizzle of olive oil and pinch of flaky sea salt.

Baked until golden, the healthy dough has a consistency more akin to a pancake than a pizza.  But its nutty, earthy undertones make it the perfect base for all sorts of savory toppings. We often go with Italian-inspired flavors, topping it with a smear of pesto or tomato sauce, and then as many roasted veggies as we can fit. Here’s a recipe to get you started. Feel free to swap out the toppings according to what you have on hand. Eggplant and zucchini also serve as nice additions.

Tuscany Chickpea Pizza (Vegan Socca)

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Ingredients
  • For the socca:
  • 1 cup chickpea flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus a drizzle to coat the skillet
  • 1 tsp. salt, plus a small pinch
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • For the toppings:
  • 3 cloves garlic, diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 2 portobello mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 sm. head of broccoli, cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 vegan Italian sausage, sliced into semicircles
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil
  • ¾ cup marinara sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chili pepper flakes, to sprinkle
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350F. In a large bowl, combine chickpea flour, oregano, and salt. Add water, and whisk until smooth.
Step 2
Place cast iron skillet (10 or 12-inch skillet will work) in the oven. Let heat up for at least 5 minutes.
Step 3
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine vegetables and sausage. Drizzle olive oil on top, and season with salt and pepper. Toss until ingredients are coated.
Step 4
Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spread veggies across the sheet in a single layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
Step 5
While the veggies are cooking, remove the cast iron from the oven. Drizzle with olive oil to lightly coat. Pour in socca batter. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until the top starts to turn golden brown.
Step 6
When socca and veggies are cooked, remove both from oven. Spoon marinara sauce over the socca. Scatter veggies and sausage on top. Sprinkle with chili pepper flakes. Slice, and serve.

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