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I have been wanting to make socca forever, and I’m so glad I finally did!
CD’s brother is the play by play radio announcer for the South Carolina Gamecocks, and he was in town this weekend to call the USC vs Vanderbilt basketball game. Luckily, he arrived just in time for dinner on Friday night.
CD made lentil stew, and I made the socca. The stew recipe can be found here, but instead of using sausage, we simply added the chorizo spice mix from the The Happy Herbivore cookbook. It was delicious – what a great combo of flavors Lindsay!
Now, let’s talk socca. After reading all about this wonderful chickpea flatbread over at Pure2Raw, I settled on the following recipe:
Ingredients:
1 cup garbanzo bean flour
1 cup HEABified coconut milk
2 TBSP butter
1/2 tsp salt
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 400℉. Mix all ingredients. Pour into a greased glass pie dish and bake for 45 minutes. That’s it, and it was perfect – kind of crisp and filled with buttery sweetness. I can’t wait to experiment more with the recipe. I’m thinking pizza crust!
Dinner was great, and Summer thoroughly enjoyed her time with Uncle Andy…
And today Chris and I enjoyed the great seats Andy got us for the game…
Thanks Andy!
Why I waited so long to try socca, I have no idea. Have you ever made it?
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I have been waiting WAY too long as well. Baking is so much easier than pan-frying and flipping, I think I’ll have this for lunch tomorrow!:)
CD and Andy looks so alike!!!! Are they twins??
Kiran,
No, but CD tells me they used to get that question a lot when they were younger. Chris is older by 15 months.
I came to the comments to ask the same thing. They look exactly like twins.
i almost bought a bag of garbanzo flour today… darn it. guess i’ll go back monday and get some. i’m going to try the lentil stew next week. i’ve got some lentils that need to soak.
i’ve got a bag of garbanzo beans in the pantry but i’m scared to try grinding them up..
Robyn,
Yes, go back! However, I did find a recipe for making your own, and it sounds pretty easy: http://blog.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com/how-to-make-chickpea-flour-at-home/. Let me know if you try it.
I’ve got that flour on my list definitely. It just sounds so good! And your idea of turning it into a pizza crust sounds crazygood, even if I haven’t tried it yet.
Also, you’re beautiful. xo
Oh gosh, thanks Christin. Felt like a total grease ball yesterday, and so your comment was very nice to hear, and yes, get the flour. Loving this stuff!
I have never even heard of socca but it looks/sounds delish and I love the short ingredients list!
holy resemblance between Andy and Chris! wow!! Just read the above comment reply that they are 15 mos apart. But wow!
Love that he’s a radio announcer. What a cool gig! I used to live in SC so I know what a big deal the Gamecocks are!
And socca. I have been following the Twins’ adventures in socca for months now..and still havent made my own. I need to jump on board, huh!
Actually yes! I’ve made it three times in the last few weeks. I read about Garbanzo Bean flour on Edible Perspective and decided to get some, since socca sounded so easy to make. I’m loving it! I made some with Trader Joe’s peanut flour and honey and it turned out really well.
ANN-
I would love to hear how you made it with peanut flour?
I’m going to put it on my blog soon, but since I haven’t yet, here’s what I did.
The usual 1/2 cup garbanzo bean flour, 1/2 cup water and mixed it up in a bowl with peanut flour (about 2 heaping tablespoons). I added cinnamon and cardamom (about 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon and less cardamom) then 1 teaspoon of honey. I made it on a pan with coconut oil for a few minutes per side! The peanut taste was subtle but good! I’m going to keep trying it and maybe adding more peanut flour!
I was at the game today too, only not in such good seats
Emily,
Really? So fun, I wish we could have met. Let me know if you ever want to grab coffee or something.
I’ve never even heard of socca! It looks delish, and I have chickpea flour, so I will try it and give you a shout out for the inspiration.
CD and his brother could be twins!
Thanks for the socca recipe – totally going to try it!
After coughing up a whopping $3 dollars for chickpea flour, I’m proud to say I’ve experimented and cooked with it quite a bit! I’ve used it as a pizza, socca, pancake, hummus and much more! My favorite use of it thus far has been fan frying with a bit of olive oil, nooch and rosemary! I love me my garbanzo flour.
Emilia,
Oooh, I love your savory take on the socca. Thought of you this morning when I ate the rest of Friday’s night socca smothered in mashed avocado and coconut cream.
Looks like y’all had a fun weekend. I think that the socca would make a great pizza crust as well. Mmm!
You can definitely tell that CD and Andy are brothers. They aren’t twins, are they?
Amelia,
Nope, CD is 15 months older.
I can’t believe how much Andy and CD look alike! WOW.
Socca pizza crust is such a great idea. After my failure at GF pizza crust, I might have to try your idea. I need the garbanzo flour though. Ugh…another blog post, another trip to the store.
Yeah Heather for socca love!!! So glad that you tried it and love it as much as we do! Welcome to the the socca club, haha.
So many things you can do with it.
HUGS
Pure2raw Twins
Lori and Michelle
I actually made socca for the first time earlier this week, too! I made it like pancakes here: http://masterofherromaine.blogspot.com/2011/02/ice-day.html
after I read about it on Fitnessista. I loved them! They were great with agave nectar on top!
I’ve been loving chickpea flour lately too–can’t believe I only just discovered it! I made chickpea flour dumplings for dinner tonight
You’ve just made me grin: I tried it for the first time for lunch today, although I did a pancake stovetop version rather than baking it.
I noticed socca on their website a few weeks ago. I was thinking about trying it, but I am not big on beans. I do do chickpeas, but not often. I wonder how digestible it would be?
Meagan,
Beans give me stomach bloat sometimes, but I didn’t have any problem with the socca.
CD and Andy have the same eyes!
I never even knew what Socca was – is that what is on top of the stew in your picture? If it’s “buttery” tasting, then it must be good…sounds like Naan bread…mmm…
Okay I apologize in advance, but I absolutely cannot resist making the joke that you’re a socca mom now! (ba dum bum!)
I made socca a few times and loved it, especially w a dash of cumin for extra roasty flavor and herbes de Provence. My favorite way to eat it is with a big old vinaigrette salad piled on top with lots of tomato and avocado.
I haven’t tried baking it yet, just did stovetop but your way sounds like it would get nice and crispy, which sounds more up my alley. My only complaint with mine was that I didn’t love the gooey interior. Gonna have to give it another go now.
Elle,
Too funny. Should have been my blog post title – Socca Mom Bakes.
YUM I’ve been wanting to try socca forever as well, but can’t find the flour! Do you think you could grind up raw chickpeas?
CD and his bro look so alike!
Gill – Yes! http://blog.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com/how-to-make-chickpea-flour-at-home/
Thanks Heather I’ll check it out!! I see socca in my future
I love socca too, I found a recipe for it a couple of years ago in a baking column in one of the national newspapers here in the UK and I made it because it was french. It suggested adding fresh chilli or chopped herbs for some variety. I have used chickpea flour batter as an eggless quiche filling too with great success (although I now eat eggs). The only thing I find is that the flour goes off very quickly, it’s perhaps best stored in a glass jar in the freezer.
Sounds like you had a great weekend!
Eimear Rose,
Thanks for the tip. I’ll store my flour in the freezer.
Never tried it before!!
Such a beautiful family
I must avert my eyes from this post… I’ve been wanting chickpea flour for a long time but coconut flour for longer, so I must stick with the one that I’ve been longing for the most. Tomorrow, tomorrow, I shall be making coconut cream for the first time!
I bet it’ll only be a week or so before I succumb to garbanzo flour too, though…
Hannah,
Yeah, it won’t be long.
Hope you enjoyed your coconut cream!
socca: not to be confused with soco. I’m definitely adding that to the things my husband better cook for me one day
Summer seems to be looking at the camera saying “Who is this guy???”
I would be stalking the twins house if I lived closer. They make such wonderful socca! Agreed!
And wow, uncle andy and CD are like twins.
LC
Lindsay,
Me too – the twins would be like, “Heather, please go home”. Hehe. I love all their creations!
I’ve never even heard of socca! Will have to try it at some point!
It looks like you had fun at the game, and Summer had fun with her uncle!!
I’ve never tried socca – in fact, I don’t even know what it is!
Looks yummy though!
I’ve only made a chickpea bake similar to how you made it (with almond milk).. next I’d love to try making it on the pan or a pizza crust like you said! yum
I’ve never tried socca before, but now I MUST!!!!
Oh, and guess what I bought at the store yesterday? Goat milk butter!!!!!! It reminded me of you the second I saw it!
I’ll let you know if I like it!
Alexandra,
Oooh yes, let me know how you like it. I would love to try goat milk butter!
Cute pics
I really like socca, it is totally delicious, and it comes to no surprise since I love chickpeas! I like the crispness on the edges and the almost creamy inside, it is so good!
I like to use olive oil to grease the pan, and sometimes a sprinkle of salt and pepper plus a little shaving of Parmesan cheese on top makes it delicious too!
Actually, it has been a while since I last made it and just talking about it made me drool, must make it again!
Love the pictures, you look so pretty Heather! And CD and his brother look very much alike!
Ana
Ana,
Yes, I stalked your blog for socca recipes because I know you love it but couldn’t find any. Your savory version with the Parm sounds delicious – bet CD would love that!
Whoa! CD and Andy look like twins! Are they?
I’ve never tried Socca – I’ve never heard of it! Is it similar to Naan?
Erika,
Nope, CD is 15 months older than Andy.
Naan is a lot more “fluffy”? The socca was thinner and kind of crisp.
I haven’t made is, but have been seeing it on other blogs and really want to try it!
What cute pictures!
Socca is my favorite! Glad you tried it. Pizza crust with chickpea flour sounds awesome.
i’ve never even heard of it! i’ll have to look into that!
Yes, CD and Andy do look like twins!
And now I’ve never tried the socca but if it’s that easy and that tasty, I’m all about it!!
How funnnn, i love college basketball!! I danced for the *other* usc at all the bball games so I am super into it
DId u take sum?? Gotta start her early ;D Have a great sunday Heabs! xoxoxoox
Caroline,
Nope, Sum stayed home with her nona (my mom). Gotta love free babysitting!
I’ve not…why?! The ingredient list is to die!
I canNOT believe the resemblance between CD and Uncle Addy! SO cute
Have a great day Heather!
holy double take betwixt uncle andy and CD! i’ve never had socca but i def see it often in blogland. can’t deny it looks super tasty! let’s go steelers
I’ve been wanting to try socca for a while now but I don’t like garbanzo beans so I’m weary to try. Can you describe the taste at all? Does it remind you of beans? I’m kind of a failure in that I don’t like a single form of beans that I’ve tried!
As always, Summer steals my heart <3
I’ve never made socca but have seen it all over the place! My chickpea flour is all out though
I made something almost identical, but I didn’t know that it proper name was “socca.” . . . I thought that it was delicious when warm/fresh, but not as good cold/old.
Sami,
Yeah, I reheated the socca today. It was still good, but much better straight out of the oven!
I am a USC student! That is so cool that his brother is the radio announcer for USC!
Ooo! I’ve been wanting to make socca for MONTHS. You’ve pushed me over the edge! Guess I better dig that bag of garbanzo bean flour out of my freezer!
I’ve never tried socca but you are making me want to. I guess I better get some garbanzo bean flour. The lentil stew looks delicious as well!
I make a lazy version of Socca. .my Chickpea Flatbread all the time. It’s one of my Go To breads.. so cheap, healthy and easy. If I want a tortilla type wrap I think the batter out more and if I want a thick more Socca like bread I use less liquid.. here’s a link to my recipe:
http://melomeals.blogspot.com/2010/11/healthy-pizza-and-wraps-gluten-free.html
Socca is yet another thing I’ve never even heard of! Does it have a strong chickpea flavor? I do love chickpeas, so this would be a good thing
Cailin,
Not really. Tasted buttery and kind of sweet. So good – I think you’d love it.
I bought the chickpea flour a few weeks ago but I haven’t tried it out yet. I’m so excited to try it! I just saw Emilia make a pizza crust out of socca the other day! It looked super yummy!
I’ve been wanting to make socca forever also, thanks for the reminder! This week it WILL happen!
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