Legumbres

Chickpea flour

Chickpea flour
Popularity 53 recipes

Used in multiple popular recipes

Ingredient Information

Name

Chickpea flour

Category

Legumbres

Popularity

53 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Chickpea flour is a fine powder obtained by grinding dried chickpeas, a legume highly valued in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. This ingredient is essential in numerous traditional recipes such as falafel, socca (a type of Provençal crepe), and various egg-free omelets. Its flavor is slightly sweet and nutty, providing a dense and creamy texture to preparations.

The chickpea is native to the Middle East, and its cultivation extends across regions of Asia, Africa, and Europe for thousands of years. Chickpea flour, as a derivative, maintains the legume's nutrient richness, being an excellent source of plant-based protein, fiber, B vitamins, and minerals such as iron, phosphorus, and magnesium. Furthermore, it is naturally gluten-free, making it an ideal choice for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

In the context of Hispanic American gastronomy, this ingredient is also known as chickpea flour, chickpea meal, or simply chickpea flour, depending on the region. Its versatility allows it to be used to thicken sauces, prepare breads and fried foods, or as a partial substitute for other flours in healthy recipes.

Nutritional Properties

10.8g
fiber
45mg
calcium
282mcg
folate
6.7g
fats
4.9mg
iron
846mg
potassium
387
calories
166mg
magnesium
22.4g
proteins
1.3mg
vitamin c
58.9g
carbohydrates

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