Seasonal recipes for making the most of chickpea flour—a standout alternative that’s versatile, nutritious, and gluten-free
Meet the must-have-it staple for your pantry: Chickpea flour! Also known as gram flour, this gluten-free standout (the key ingredient in the French flatbread socca) is high in protein, versatile, and cheap—a step above other wheat flour alternatives. In Chickpea Flour Dos It All, food writer and photographer Lindsay S. Love shows how chickpea flour can shine in sweet and savory dishes alike—especially alongside fresh, seasonal ingredients!
Love’s recipes are vegetarian and gluten-free, and she includes a gorgeous photo of every one. (It’s no surprise she has over 40,000 Instagram followers!)
Meet the must-have-it staple for your pantry: Chickpea flour! Also known as gram flour, this gluten-free standout (the key ingredient in the French flatbread socca) is high in protein, versatile, and cheap—a step above other wheat flour alternatives. In Chickpea Flour Dos It All, food writer and photographer Lindsay S. Love shows how chickpea flour can shine in sweet and savory dishes alike—especially alongside fresh, seasonal ingredients!
- Sautéed Pear and Sage Pancakes with Almonds
- Chickpea Noodles with Miso-Kale Pesto
- Kofta Wraps with Sumac Tahini
- Blackberry-Lime Cobbler
Love’s recipes are vegetarian and gluten-free, and she includes a gorgeous photo of every one. (It’s no surprise she has over 40,000 Instagram followers!)
Meet the New Must-Have-It Pantry Staple: Chickpea Flour
Why make chickpea flour your new go-to? Because everyone—gluten-free or not—will find a reason to love it. This versatile alternative to wheat flour shines in savory and sweet dishes alike. It’s been used for centuries around the world, and is famous in Nice, France, where the flatbread socca is enjoyed with a chilled glass of rosé.
In this gorgeously photographed cookbook, Lindsey S. Love takes inspiration from her favorite seasonal ingredients, global flavors, and much-loved family recipes to create vibrant gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian dishes where chickpea flour is the star. Gluten-free diners especially will be amazed by the variety—nothing’s off the table anymore, and taste is never sacrificed. Plus, many recipes are vegan—taking advantage of chickpea flour as a base for vegan sauces and a soy-free alternative to tofu.
Lindsey’s inventive recipes meld sophisticated and subtle flavors—and beg to be shared with friends and family at any time of the year!
Toast It, Sift It, Simmer It . . . Chickpea Flour Does It All:
Thickens and flavors hearty dishes like Sunchoke and Leek Soup
Why make chickpea flour your new go-to? Because everyone—gluten-free or not—will find a reason to love it. This versatile alternative to wheat flour shines in savory and sweet dishes alike. It’s been used for centuries around the world, and is famous in Nice, France, where the flatbread socca is enjoyed with a chilled glass of rosé.
In this gorgeously photographed cookbook, Lindsey S. Love takes inspiration from her favorite seasonal ingredients, global flavors, and much-loved family recipes to create vibrant gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian dishes where chickpea flour is the star. Gluten-free diners especially will be amazed by the variety—nothing’s off the table anymore, and taste is never sacrificed. Plus, many recipes are vegan—taking advantage of chickpea flour as a base for vegan sauces and a soy-free alternative to tofu.
Lindsey’s inventive recipes meld sophisticated and subtle flavors—and beg to be shared with friends and family at any time of the year!
Toast It, Sift It, Simmer It . . . Chickpea Flour Does It All:
Thickens and flavors hearty dishes like Sunchoke and Leek Soup
- Gives any dish a protein boost, even Vanilla Bean Lavender Cupcakes
- Adds creamy texture to dairy-free dishes, such as Loaded Sweet Potatoes with Chickpea Sour Cream
- And brings back family favorites—now gluten-free—like pizza (Chickpea Pizza with Asparagus and Pea Shoot Tangle) and pancakes (Sautéed Pear and Sage Pancakes with Almonds)!
Lindsey S. Love is a food photographer and recipe developer living in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and dog. She is the creator of the blog Dolly and Oatmeal, which has been a finalist for Saveur magazine's Food Blog Awards numerous times. Her work has been featured in Thoughtfully magazine, Food52, the Huffington Post, People.com, Buzzfeed, Epicurious, InStyle, and Saveur.