Breakfast Farinata with Herbed Ricotta, Golden Zucchini and Soft-Boiled Egg

Name: Breakfast Farinata with Herbed Ricotta, Golden Zucchini and Soft-Boiled Egg
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chickpea flour; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp fresh rosemary; 7 oz ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 2 tbsp fresh chives; 2 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 10 1/2 oz zucchini; 2 cloves garlic; 4 large eggs; 1 tbsp sesame seeds; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

An original savory breakfast recipe: a golden oven-baked chickpea farinata topped with creamy herbed ricotta, lemony sautéed zucchini, and soft-boiled egg. Comforting, elegant, and perfect for brunch or a special breakfast.

20 minPrep

25 minCook

45 minTotal

4Servings

VegetarianHigh Protein

Ingredients

Adjust servings

180 g chickpea flour (for the base of farinata)
375 ml water (at room temperature)
45 ml olive oil (divided entre the dough and the pan)
6 g salt (divided)
1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
2 g fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
200 g ricotta cheese (for the cream)
60 g plain yogurt (for suavizar the cream)
8 g fresh chives (finely chopped)
8 g fresh parsley (finely chopped)
2 g lemon zest (solo the parte amarilla)
15 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
300 g zucchini (en medias lunas finas)
6 g garlic (finely chopped)
4 g eggs (for servir, cocidos mollet)
12 g sesame seeds (lightly tostadas)
1 g red pepper flakes (optional, for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

365 kcal

Calories

18.5 g

Protein

24 g

Carbs

21 g

Fat

5 g

Fiber

19 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyEggsSesame

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 230 °C / 450 °F. Place a 24 to 26 cm (9 1/2 to 10 inch) oven-safe skillet or round pan inside with 1 tablespoon olive oil so it heats while you prepare the batter.
2
In a bowl, whisk the chickpea flour with the water until smooth and lump-free. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and the chopped rosemary. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
3
While the batter rests, mix the ricotta with the plain yogurt, chives, parsley, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in another bowl. Set aside.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until golden on some edges. Stir in the garlic, the remaining lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, then cook 1 minute more. Remove from the heat.
5
Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Stir the chickpea batter and pour it into the skillet. Bake for 14 to 16 minutes at 230 °C / 450 °F, until the base is set, golden around the edges, and lightly toasted on top.
6
While the farinata bakes, bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook the eggs for 7 minutes for a tender center. Transfer them to cold water, peel carefully, and set aside.
7
Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet for 1 minute over medium heat, stirring so they do not burn.
8
Remove the farinata from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Spread the herbed ricotta cream over the top, arrange the golden zucchini, add the soft-boiled eggs cut in half, and finish with the sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if using.
9
Serve immediately, slicing the farinata into portions. If desired, drizzle with a little extra olive oil just before serving.

Chef tips

For a crispier farinata, make sure the skillet is thoroughly preheated before adding the batter. Resting the batter helps the chickpea flour hydrate for a more even texture.

Substitutions

You can swap the zucchini for thin asparagus or sautéed mushrooms. Ricotta can be replaced with soft goat cheese for a bolder flavor. If you prefer less heat, omit the red pepper flakes.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
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- Easy-to-wash jar
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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