Panelle
Panelle is a Sicilian chickpea fritter, typically served as a snack or appetizer. It's a simple and delicious dish that's also vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lemon wedges - For serving
- Olive oil - For frying
- Parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Water - 3 cups
- Chickpea flour - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, water, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a dough-like consistency.
- Stir in the chopped parsley.
- Spread the mixture onto a greased baking sheet, smoothing it out to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Let it cool completely, then cut into squares or rectangles.
- Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry the panelle in batches until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g