What is socca and what are its main ingredients in this recipe?

Socca is a savory French chickpea crepe made from chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt, forming a gluten-free and vegan base for this dish.

How are the sweet potato latkes prepared for this dish?

The sweet potato is peeled and cut into very long, thin strings, then mixed with olive oil, chipotle chili pepper, and salt before being baked for 5-10 minutes.

What's the best way to cook the socca to ensure it's set and browned?

Preheat an oven-safe 10-inch nonstick skillet in a 450 degreesF oven, add olive oil, pour in the chickpea batter, and cook for 15-20 minutes until the edges are browning and pulling away from the pan.

How is the spinach prepared to accompany the socca and latkes?

Baby spinach is quickly sauteed with minced garlic in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for about 3 minutes until wilted.

What are the recommended toppings for the finished socca?

The socca is topped with ajvar (if desired), the sauteed spinach, and the baked sweet potato latkes.

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Socca: French Chickpea Crepe With Spinach and Sweet Potato Latkes
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

SR By: Sylwia Radzaj

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European dinners and decadent desserts that use fresh, simple ingredients. Sylwia is educated in nutrition and... Read More

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A savory French chickpea crepe (socca) topped with golden-brown sweet potato latkes, vibrant sauteed spinach, and a dollop of ajvar.

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Socca: French Chickpea Crepe With Spinach and Sweet Potato Latkes [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Ingredients You Need for Socca: French Chickpea Crepe With Spinach and Sweet Potato Latkes [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

1 cup chickpea flour
1 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups baby spinach
1 garlic clove, minced
1 sweet potato
1 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon olive oil or canola oil
1 teaspoon paprika
Pepper, to taste

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How to Prepare Socca: French Chickpea Crepe With Spinach and Sweet Potato Latkes [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Mix all of the socca ingredients in a bowl and set aside while you prepare the sweet potato latke, or for at least 5 minutes.
Peel the sweet potato and cut it into very long, thin strings, using a julienne peeler or with a potato peeler.
In a medium bowl, mix the potato, olive oil, chipotle chili pepper, and salt. Bake for 5-10 minutes. Don't turn off the oven yet.
In the meantime, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, add minced garlic clove and baby spinach, and sauté for 3 minutes.
When ready to make socca, put an oven-safe 10-inch nonstick skillet in the oven to preheat.
Once the skillet is hot, carefully remove it from the oven. Pour in 2 tablespoons olive oil and swirl the the skillet to evenly distribute. Pour in the chickpea batter and return the skillet to the oven.
Cook for to 15-20 minutes, until the socca is set and the edges are browning and pulling away from the sides of the pan.
Top soccas with ajvar, spinach, and sweet potato latke.