Chickpea Apple Tart Recipe
We don't usually associate the three words chickpea, apple and tart. However, this light dessert treat is made with chickpea flour so it is rich in protein. The cinnamon, apples and agave give it a sweet "desserty" flavor and make it just right for a light after-dinner treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rounded, chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 medium Gala apple, peeled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons of Earth Balance vegan "butter"
- 1 1/2 tablespoons of apple or apricot preserves
Directions
- Prepare the "frittata" mixture by heating the oven to 500 degrees F. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a 9 inch cast iron skillet or other oven-safe baking dish and rub around to coat the bottom and sides. Heat the skillet for about 5 minutes in the oven.
- Place the chickpea flour in a large bowl and mix in the water, remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan combine the chopped apples, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and the Earth Balance.
- Heat the apples until the "butter" is melted and the apples are tender.
- Mix the remaining cinnamon and the agave into the "frittata" batter and pour the batter into the cast-iron skillet.
- Slowly spoon in the apple mixture, distributing the apples throughout the "tart" (notice how we went from "frittata" to "tart" there?)
- Bake according to the chickpea frittata directions (see link), then remove from oven and spread the apple or apricot preserves over the top. Allow the "tart" to cool for about 10 minutes or more before cutting.
- Serve with non-dairy whip or vegan vanilla ice-cream.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 66g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 43 | |
| Calories from Fat 40 | 93% |
| Total Fat 4.51g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.63g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium 6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.94g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.2g | 0% |
| Protein 0.04g | 0% |
