Asparagus, Tomato, and Onion Farinata |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Italian flavors abound in this vegetarian one-dish meal of Asparagus, Tomato, and Onion Farinata. Farinata is a thin cake made with chickpea flour. The chickpea flour makes this crispy crust high in fiber and gluten-free. Ingredients:
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved |
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
2 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary, divided |
3/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided |
3.18 ounces chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour (about 3/4 cup) |
1 cup water |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 1/2 cups thinly vertically sliced yellow onion |
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
3 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 cup (1-inch) slices asparagus |
2 tablespoons shaved pecorino romano cheese |
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice |
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar |
4 cups baby arugula |
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450°.
2. Combine tomatoes, 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon rosemary, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl, tossing to coat. Arrange tomatoes in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan; bake at 450° for 20 minutes, stirring once. Cool slightly.
3. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine 1 cup water, flour, 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining 2 teaspoons rosemary, salt, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Let stand 30 minutes.
4. Place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in oven.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; swirl to coat. Add onion; cover and cook for 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon red pepper and garlic. Cook, uncovered, 18 minutes or until onions are golden, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in asparagus.
6. Carefully remove cast-iron skillet from oven. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Stir batter once; pour batter into skillet. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes. Top evenly with onion mixture and tomatoes; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake an additional 12 minutes or until center of dough is set. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes. Cut into 4 wedges.
7. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon oil, juice, and vinegar in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add arugula; toss to coat. Arrange 1 cup arugula on each of 4 plates; sprinkle each serving with about 2 teaspoons nuts. Serve with 1 wedge farinata.
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