Description
Mediterranean flavors dance across this chickpea za’atar flatbread, blending Middle Eastern spices with rustic charm. Crisp edges, herbal za’atar, and creamy chickpea base invite you to savor a delightful culinary journey through warm, aromatic layers.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Ingredients:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or vegan alternative
Sea Salt and Main Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) sea salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) za’atar seasoning
Fresh Vegetables and Herbs:
- 2 cucumbers, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 red onion, diced
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, mint)
Garnish:
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine chickpea flour with aromatic herbs and spices including salt, finely chopped garlic, fresh parsley, cilantro, ground cumin, ground coriander, za’atar seasoning, fresh lemon juice, and of olive oil in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gradually incorporate of water while continuously whisking to create a silky, lump-free batter. Allow the mixture to rest and develop flavor for 30 to 60 minutes at room temperature.
- Position the oven rack in the center and activate the broiler setting. Place a 10-inch (25 centimeters) cast-iron skillet inside the oven to heat for approximately 5 minutes, ensuring an even and intense cooking surface.
- Remove the hot skillet carefully using heat-resistant mitts and coat its interior with of olive oil, ensuring complete coverage.
- Pour half of the prepared batter into the sizzling skillet, tilting and rotating to distribute the mixture evenly across the surface.
- Slide the skillet under the broiler and cook for 5 to 15 minutes, watching closely until the edges transform into a crispy, golden-brown landscape.
- Extract the first flatbread carefully and repeat the oiling and baking process with the remaining batter, maintaining consistent heat and technique.
- Optional finishing touch: Embellish each flatbread with preferred toppings, drizzle additional olive oil, and sprinkle sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper before serving warm.
Notes
- Rest the batter for 30-60 minutes to develop deeper flavors and allow chickpea flour to fully hydrate.
- Preheat cast-iron skillet under broiler to ensure crispy, evenly cooked flatbread surface.
- Use za’atar and fresh herbs to infuse Middle Eastern-inspired aromatic complexity into the batter.
- Broil each flatbread batch separately, watching carefully to achieve golden-brown crispy edges without burning.
- Customize serving with optional toppings like crumbled feta, chopped herbs, or quick drizzle of tahini sauce.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg