Description
A rustic, savory Italian tart with crispy edges and a tender center, featuring the sweet flavors of caramelized onions and bell peppers. This Tuscan-inspired dish offers a delightful twist on traditional scarpaccia, making it perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or light meal.
Ingredients
- 220 g plain flour
- 55 g cornmeal (coarse type)
- 5 small red onions, thinly sliced
- 2 medium bell peppers (approximately 860 g), cut into small strips
- 190 g water
- Dry rosemary and thyme, to taste
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil, for mixing and drizzling
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 200°C (392°F) with the fan on.
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Prepare the Vegetables: Thinly slice the red onions and cut the bell peppers into small strips.
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Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the sliced onions, bell peppers, dry herbs, salt, pepper, plain flour, and cornmeal. Mix thoroughly. Gradually add water, ensuring the mixture remains thick.
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Spread the Mixture: Line a baking tray with oiled baking paper. Evenly spread the mixture onto the tray, pressing it down to ensure it’s thin and uniform.
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Drizzle with Olive Oil: Lightly drizzle the top with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with additional cornmeal and salt.
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Bake: Place the tray in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and crispy. For an extra crunchy bottom, move the tray to the bottom rack during the last 10 minutes of baking.
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Cool and Serve: Let the scarpaccia cool for about 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature
Notes
- Vegetable Variations: Try adding mushrooms, zucchini, or cherry tomatoes for extra flavors.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free flour blend or chickpea flour.
- Egg-Free Version: This recipe doesn’t require eggs, making it naturally egg-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 slice (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg