Budget Chickpea, Onion and Tomato Skillet Tortilla with Golden Garlic
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Budget Chickpea, Onion and Tomato Skillet Tortilla with Golden Garlic

An original, budget-friendly, comforting recipe made with a thick chickpea flour batter, sautéed onion, and tomato, cooked in a skillet until tender inside and golden outside. Ideal for a simple, filling, flavorful meal with just a few ingredients.

15 minPrep
25 minCook
40 minTotal
4Servings
VegetarianVeganDairy-Free

Ingredients

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4
  • 180 g chickpea flour (base of the tortilla)
  • 360 ml water (for mezclar the dough)
  • 180 g onion (cut en pluma fina)
  • 180 g tomato (diced small, without semillas if desired)
  • 12 g garlic (chopped fino)
  • 30 ml olive oil (divided)
  • 10 g fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 5 g salt (or to taste)
  • 2 g sweet paprika (for sabor and color)
  • 1 g ground cumin (optional pero recomendado)
  • 1 g black pepper (freshly ground if possible)

Nutrition facts

per serving

199 kcal
Calories
7.4 g
Protein
24.1 g
Carbs
8.2 g
Fat
5.1 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

No declared allergens

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. In a bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, water, salt, sweet paprika, ground cumin, and black pepper until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    2. While the batter rests, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring, until soft and lightly golden.

  3. 3

    3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the diced tomato and cook 3 minutes more, until it loses some of its juices. Add the fresh parsley and mix.

  4. 4

    4. Pour the skillet mixture into the chickpea batter and stir well so the onion, tomato, garlic, and parsley are evenly distributed.

  5. 5

    5. Wipe the skillet if needed and heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over medium-low heat. Pour in the mixture and spread it evenly with a spatula.

  6. 6

    6. Cook the tortilla covered for 8 to 10 minutes over medium-low heat, until the edges look set and the bottom is golden.

  7. 7

    7. Flip it using a plate or flat lid and cook 5 to 7 minutes more on the other side, until cooked through in the center and golden outside.

  8. 8

    8. If you prefer to finish it in the oven, after cooking the first side place the oven-safe skillet in a preheated oven at 392 °F / 200 °C for 6 to 8 minutes.

  9. 9

    9. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot or warm in portions.

Chef tips

For a firmer texture, let the finished batter rest 5 extra minutes before cooking. Use medium-low heat so the center cooks through without burning the bottom.

Substitutions

You can swap parsley for cilantro or chives. Tomato can be replaced with finely chopped red bell pepper, though the flavor will change. If you do not have olive oil, use any mild vegetable oil.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

  • Illustrative image: Air fryerIllustrative image

    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
    • Check the basket capacity
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    T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan

    Eggs, omelets and stir-fries

    • Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
    • Comfortable, sturdy handle
    • Use wooden or silicone utensils
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    Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife

    Chopping, slicing and cutting strips

    • The knife I use most when cooking
    • Chops, slices and cuts into strips
    • Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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