Farinata
Ingredients:
2 cups lukewarm water
1 ½ cup garbanzo bean flour
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
Black pepper
Directions
In a bowl, combine the garbanzo bean flour and the two cups of lukewarm water. Whisk until completely smooth. Add salt and olive oil. Give mixture another quick whisk and then let the batter rest for approximately 2 hours.
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Once it's reached temperature, place a medium ovenproof skillet (preferably cast iron) inside for a few seconds. When the skillet is hot, take it out of the oven and drizzle with olive oil. Pour the batter in. Put the skillet back in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
When finished, sprinkle some fresh rosemary over the top and dust with pepper. Farinata can be sliced like a pizza and topped with roasted vegetables or topped with a green salad. It will be delicious!
About Daniela
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Daniela was born and raised in Timisoara, Romania, where she spent her teenage years working as a fashion model for Elite. She has appeared in print ads and numerous television commercials in Romania and modeled for various brands in Germany and the U.S. These days, she's working behind the lens as a photographer's assistant and videographer. And when she's not hosting dinner parties for her vegan friends, Daniela dedicates her time to donating and participating in various fundraising events to benefit animals, in particular Last Chance For Animals (LCA).
Daniela is proud to be living and working in America, which in the years following the collapse of Nicolae Ceausescu's Communist regime seemed like only a dream. Despite living through such a difficult socioeconomic transition, Daniela recalls her childhood years spent with family in her grandmother's garden and kitchen as among the happiest of her life.
Long before "farm to table" was revived in America, Daniela was enjoying the culinary practice with her grandmother on a daily basis - growing, harvesting and cooking her own healthy and nutritious plant-based dishes. After moving to Los Angeles in 2010 and discovering the Hollywood vegan lifestyle, Daniela incorporated much of what she learned back home into dishes she cooks for her vegan friends.
Now, she's thrilled to be sharing her vegan recipes and cooking tips with HNGN's readers, who will be salivating in no time.
