SWISS CHARD FARINATA

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These savory chickpea pancakes hail from Italy's Liguria region. They're super easy to put together and lend themselves well to all kinds of toppings. Try ramps or beets next!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h50m

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chickpea flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup lukewarm water
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 bunch rainbow Swiss chard (about 8 ounces), stems and leaves separated
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan, preferably on a Microplane
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine chickpea flour and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Slowly whisk in water until a smooth batter with no lumps forms. Whisk in 2 tablespoons oil. Let stand, covered, at room temperature at least 1 hour, or refrigerate up to overnight. Whisk before continuing.
  • Cut chard stems into 1/2-inch pieces, and leaves into 2-inch pieces. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon oil and chard stems; cook until stems soften, 3 minutes. Add leaves; cook, tossing occasionally, until wilted, 3 minutes. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place three 8-inch cast-iron pans in oven for 15 minutes. Remove pans from oven; swirl 1 teaspoon oil into each. Divide batter among pans and top each with one-third of chard mixture. Bake until cooked through and golden brown on edges, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon cheese. Season with flaky salt and pepper; serve.

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