Crispy Farinata With Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions
A golden, savory chickpea flour flatbread topped with juicy roasted cherry tomatoes and sweet balsamic onions. Naturally gluten-free and packed with plant-based fiber and protein.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
65 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Heather + Lila
Heather created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
65 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Whisk
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk 0.38 cup chickpea flour with 0.5 cup water and a pinch of salt until smooth and free of lumps. Cover and let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Look for: smooth and free of lumps
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Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C)
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil…
Heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add 0.5 pcs sliced red onion and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft, deep brown, and caramelized.
Look for: soft, deep brown, and caramelized
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Stir 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar into the…
Stir 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar into the onions and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until glossy and reduced, then transfer onions to a small dish.
Look for: glossy and reduced, then transfer onions to a small dish
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Place 0.5 cup cherry tomato and 1 pcs garlic clove on a small baking sheet, toss with 0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, and roast in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes until soft and blistered.
Look for: soft and blistered
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Skim any foam from the surface of…
Skim any foam from the surface of the chickpea batter. Heat 0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in an oven-safe 8-inch skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Pour the chickpea batter into the hot…
Pour the chickpea batter into the hot skillet and scatter 0.5 tsp dried rosemary over the top. Transfer the skillet immediately to the top rack of the preheated 425°F (220°C) oven.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until…
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the farinata is firm in the center, set, and golden around the crisp edges.
Look for: the farinata is firm in the center, set, and golden around the crisp edges
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Transfer the cooked farinata to a plate
Transfer the cooked farinata to a plate, top with the caramelized balsamic onions and roasted cherry tomatoes, and serve warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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