Socca with Swiss Chard, Pistachios, and Apricots
French Medium

Socca with Swiss Chard, Pistachios, and Apricots

Chickpea flatbreads topped with spiced greens, sweet apricots, and crunchy nuts

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⏱️ 1 hour 20 minutes prep · 10 minutes cook
🍽️ 4 Serves
485 Calories
12g Protein
34g Carbs
33g Fat

Why This Recipe Works

Socca is a savory chickpea flatbread from southern France, traditionally baked in wood-fired ovens. This stovetop version creates smaller, manageable flatbreads with a high ratio of crispy exterior to tender middle, perfectly paired with a sweet-and-savory Swiss chard topping.


Instructions

1

Whisk the chickpea flour, salt, pepper, turmeric, water, and two tablespoons of the oil in a medium bowl until smooth. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes β€” this ensures the flour hydrates properly for a tender interior.

2

Heat one tablespoon of oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until the oil should shimmer but not smoke. Add the onion, garlic, cumin, allspice, salt, and pepper and cook until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

3

Stir in the chard and apricots. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chard is wilted and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the pistachios and vinegar, then transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover to keep warm.

4

Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels. Heat one teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Pour a generous half-cup of batter into the center of the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom completely. Cook until the edges are set and the bottom is deeply browned and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes.

πŸ’‘ If the batter seems too thick to swirl, whisk in an extra tablespoon of water.

5

Carefully flip the flatbread and cook until the second side is browned and the center is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with the remaining oil and batter.

6

Divide the chard topping among the warm flatbreads and serve immediately, while the edges are still crisp.

πŸ’‘ You can keep the finished socca warm in a 200-degree oven while you finish the batch.


🍽️ Complete the Meal

Mixed green saladMarinated olives
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Storage: Refrigerate leftover socca and chard topping separately for up to 3 days. Reheat socca in a dry skillet or toaster oven to restore crispness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze this recipe?

Refrigerate leftover socca and chard topping separately for up to 3 days. Reheat socca in a dry skillet or toaster oven to restore crispness.

Rohit Bothra
Recipe by

Rohit Bothra

Self-taught cook exploring global vegetarian cuisine from my Atlanta kitchen.

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