Cheeky Chickpea Flatbreads with Zesty Hummus: A Playful Gluten-Free Delight

The Playful Side of Gluten-Free

Gluten-free cooking can be inventive, colourful, and downright fun. By using naturally gluten-free flours such as chickpea flour, it is possible to create flatbreads, pancakes, and other playful dishes that rival their wheat-based counterparts. These Chickpea Flatbreads with Zesty Hummus are soft, slightly nutty, and perfect for rolling, dipping, or stacking.

Recipe: Chickpea Flatbreads with Zesty Hummus

Ingredients

(Serves 4)

Flatbreads:

• 200 g / 1 cup chickpea flour

• 240 ml / 1 cup water

• 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)

• ½ tsp sea salt (3 g / 0.1 oz)

Hummus:

• 200 g / 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 2 tbsp tahini (30 g / 1 oz)

• 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)

• 1 clove garlic, minced (5 g / 0.2 oz)

• ½ lemon, juiced (25 ml / 1 fl oz)

• ¼ tsp smoked paprika (0.5 g / 0.02 oz)

• Salt to taste

Method

1. Mix chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt to make a smooth batter. Let rest for 10 minutes.

2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Pour a ladle of batter and spread thin. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and firm. Repeat with remaining batter.

3. For hummus, blend chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and salt until smooth.

4. Serve flatbreads warm with hummus spread or in a dip platter with vegetables.

Nutritional Information

(per serving, approximate)

• Calories: 310 kcal

• Protein: 12 g

• Fat: 11 g

• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g

• Carbohydrates: 38 g

• Fibre: 8 g

• Sodium: 450 mg

Why This Dish Fits Gluten-Free

Chickpea flour is naturally gluten-free, protein-rich, and fibre-dense. Paired with zesty hummus, the flatbreads offer a complete, satisfying gluten-free snack or light meal. This dish proves that gluten-free cooking can be both nourishing and playful, encouraging creativity with textures, flavours, and presentation.

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