15 *Socca* Pizza Recipes to Try This Meatless Monday (or Whenever)
When you go gluten-free or grain-free, one of the first things you miss is pizza, amiright? Sure, recipes on Pinterest catch your eye that promise to taste *just like* the real deal, but sadly never do. Well, socca to the rescue! This French chickpea flour-based pancake has always been naturally grain- and gluten-free. And it makes a tasty flat-bread crust that crisps up nicely under the broiler. You can even undercook it a tad if you want it to stay flexible enough to use as a wrap. Here are 15 socca pizzas destined to put your fave comfort food back on the menu.
Avocado Tomato Gouda Socca Pizza
Have you noticed how many *world* cuisines are just NATURALLY healthy? Yummy socca with melty cheese on top, where have you been all our life? (via Cotter Crunch)Socca Pizza
This pizza is made with a tasty cashew *cheese* sauce that you’ll find yourself returning to time and again. (via Wallflower Kitchen)Curried Chickpeas Pizza With Coconut Bacon
If you haven’t tried coconut bacon, prepare to meet your new fave pizza topping. A two-minute cheesy tahini sauce adds a nutty dimension to the insane flavor bomb going on here. (via Full of Plants)Pea Socca and Mustard Greens Pesto
This pizza is like a green salad on top of crusty flatbread. Take advantage of the fresh sweet peas overflowing in the green markets right now and jump on this. (via The Green Life)Chickpea Flatbread Pizza
This pizza calls for a schmear of pesto as a base, instead of the usual tomato sauce. The taste is perfect with heirloom tomatoes and watercress toppings, but you can substitute any veggies you have on hand and it will be just as delicious. (via Coveteur)Socca With Sautéed Chard and Parmesan
Golden raisins may seem an odd pizza topping, but they provide just the right note of sweetness to temper the bitter Swiss chard, and the taste is — ooh la la! Pro Tip: Allow the batter to sit for 30 minutes before using and your crust will cook up crisper. (via Oh My Veggies)Caramelised Leek, Apple, and Rosemary Socca
This recipe calls for fermenting the batter overnight, a method that’s VERY healing for those with gut issues. It also gives the crust an extra nutty bite. (via I Quit Sugar)Chickpea Pizza With Herb Pesto
This pan-fried pizza is spread with a homemade herb pesto made of garden-fresh kale and basil, but you don’t have to wait for summer to try it. Substitute whatever greens you have on hand, including frozen spinach, and it will be just as tasty — and just as healthy. (via Vie de la Vegan)