Roasted Chickpea Flatbread

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Roasted chickpea besan flatbread recipe

This tasty recipes uses ingredients from The Eczema Detox. The flatbreads are fantastic for lunches, an afternoon snack or dinner. If you would like a meat option, you can use free-range or organic chicken instead of chickpeas. 

Roasted chickpea besan flatbread recipe
INGREDIENTS

For the topping:

  • 1 can of organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 batch of homemade Sesame-Free Hummus (p. 132 in The Eczema Detox, or The Eczema Diet)
  • 1 cup of finely sliced red cabbage
  • 1 handful of sliced parsley or chives 
  • ½ teaspoon of quality sea salt (no anti-caking agent)
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 batch of homemade cashew cream - optional (see recipe here, but make it runnier)

For the wrap:
{This amount will make about 3 flatbreads, double the recipe to make more.}

  • ½ cup of chickpea flour (also known as besan flour)
  • ½ cup of tapioca flour
  • ½ cup of water or dairy free milk (such as rice milk)
  • ¾ teaspoon of GF baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon of quality salt (no anti-caking agent)

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 200°C (approx. 390°F).

Open 1 can (or 2 if making more) of chickpeas and drain, rinse and dry well, using a clean tea towel. {Note that canned chickpeas are low in FODMAPs, compared with freshly cooked chickpeas.} 

Once dry(ish), place the chickpeas on a lined tray with a tiny bit of rice bran oil (about a teaspoon) — just enough to lightly coat all the chickpeas, and pop into the oven until nicely roasted, for around ½ hour.

Meanwhile, place the chickpea flour, tapioca flour, baking powder, salt and liquid (water or milk) into a medium sized bowl and whisk together until well combined and no longer lumpy. You could also pop it into a blender or food processor if desired.  

Preheat a nonstick pan on medium heat and add a little rice bran oil (optional). Pour the mixture into the pan, almost like you are making a medium sized pancake, and tilt the pan around to make a medium sized, neat flatbread. Cook on each side until firm and golden. Remove from heat and place onto non stick paper then keep going with your flatbreads until all the batter is finished.

Check your chickpeas, move around if needed and continue cooking.

Finely slice your herbs.

When the chickpeas are roasted (the time will depend on whether you like them crispy or a little softer), remove them from the oven and coat well with garlic powder and a little sea salt.  

Place your flatbreads onto plates and spread with a generous layer of hummus, then add the chickpeas, cabbage and herbs and drizzle with cashew cream.

Serve immediately or pop them into the oven for about 5 minutes, until warm, as they are fantastic served warm.

NOTE: these flatbreads can also be frozen if you decide to make a big batch to use when whipping up a quick meal.

Thanks Katie Layland for designing this recipe {Katie works with me at the Eczema Life Clinic}. 

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Frequently asked questions

Does food allergy trigger eczema?

Food allergy and eczema are closely linked, and allergies can absolutely make eczema worse, but they're often not what starts it in the first place. In fact, research suggests the reverse may be more accurate: eczema itself may come first and increase the risk of developing food allergies, rather than the other way around (Tsakok et al. 2016). One study found that babies with eczema were up to six times more likely to become
sensitised to foods compared to those without eczema. In children with established eczema, up to 66% showed food sensitisation, with confirmed food allergy in up to 81% of cases (Tsakok et al. 2016).

If you or your child has a diagnosed food allergy, those foods should be avoided for now. For additional guidance, the Food Intolerance Diagnosis (FID) Program in The Eczema Detox book can help identify food intolerances that do not show up in allergy tests (see next FAQ).

Do food allergy tests help eczema?

Skin prick tests and other food allergy tests including blood tests and patch tests can be unreliable on their own, so an oral food
challenge (supervised by an allergy specialist if you are prone to anaphylaxis), is the most accurate way to confirm whether you or your child is reacting to a particular food. For additional guidance, the FID Program in The Eczema Detox book can help you to identify your personal triggers.

About the authors

Ren Karen Fischer is a nutritionist, mother of two, and award-winning author of seven books, including the bestsellers The Eczema Diet and The Eczema Detox. Fischer is also a peer-reviewed published researcher, and is currently undertaking eczema research as part of a Master's by Research at Bond University. Combining clinical research with real-world experience, she is dedicated to advancing evidence-based care for eczema.

Nutritionist Bonnie Taylor holds a Bachelor of Health Science degree and helps people with eczema identify their individual triggers through the FID Program. Taylor has worked alongside Fischer for many years and offers nutrition consultations by appointment.