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POLENTA DI CECI con broccoletti e crostini di pane.

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Fried Polenta and Chickpeas

Cultural Context

Originating from Northern Italy, polenta is a staple made from cornmeal, traditionally served alongside hearty dishes. In this preparation, it's fried for a crispy texture that complements the creamy chickpeas. This dish showcases the versatility of polenta, which has been embraced in various culinary traditions around the world, often adapted to local ingredients and tastes.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 liters water
400 grams chickpea flour
salt
extra virgin olive oil
toasted bread croutons
spices

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and works well for frying.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Aquafaba can bind ingredients without using eggs.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

All-purpose flour is more economical for breading.

1

Boil 1.5 liters of water with a bit of salt.

2

Remove some of the broccoletti from the water.

3

Gradually add 400 grams of chickpea flour while stirring.

4

Cook for at least 25 to 30 minutes.

5

At the end, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and the toasted bread croutons with spices.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Polenta Fritters with ChickpeasCrispy Polenta and Chickpeas
Local Name: Polenta fritta e ceci

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