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Vegan Argentine Faina Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Olives

A vegan version of the classic Argentine Faina, a chickpea flour flatbread, topped with caramelized onions and olives for a savory and flavorful pizza-like dish. This requires careful attention to achieve the right texture of faina.

35m prep + 35m cook4 servings
DAIRY-freeEGG-free
350 cal|12g protein|45g carbs|15g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chickpea flour
  • 1 cup Water
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 large Onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Black olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Grease a pizza pan or baking sheet with olive oil.
  2. 2Prepare faina batter: In a bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt until smooth. Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes.
  3. 3Caramelize onions: In a skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and caramelized (about 20-25 minutes).
  4. 4Pour the faina batter into the prepared pizza pan. Spread evenly.
  5. 5Top with caramelized onions, sliced black olives, and dried oregano.
  6. 6Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the faina is golden brown and set.
  7. 7Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

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