When you love pastry as much as I do (any type, really), sooner or later you will start exploring different options. When I say different, I mean those which are more beneficial for your health. And comparing to white flour dough, many options are just that.
Chickpea, one of my favorite legumes, is an amazing alternative to plain old white flour. Not only that it is boosting our metabolism (unlike the processed wheat flour), it is also gluten-free so it’s great for those with gluten allergy. Being easy to digest, chickpea is perfect for a dinner meal.
Speaking of easy – chickpea pie crust is very simple to prepare. It requires no cooking experience to make a crunchy base for any pie or tart, be it sweet or savory.
And speaking of savory – check out the recipe for a fantastic asparagus cheese tart with your homemade chickpea crust.
So, how to make a perfect homemade chickpea pie crust? You will need just a few ingredients, one of them being water. As for the ratio, below you will find measurement, however, feel free to improvise by adding more oil or enriching with spices of your taste.
Once it is mixed, it needs to rest for around an hour in the fridge. The quicker option is to freeze it for 30 mins. After that, you will find that the chickpea dough has hardened, yet it will be easy to mold with your fingers. No rolling pin needed!
Depending on the recipe, the pie crust may need to be half-baked. If so, bake your chickpea crust for approx 10 mins in a preheated oven. The fully baked chickpea crust takes about 20-25 mins.
How to make chickpea pie crust
Difficulty: Easy1
hour30
minutesIt takes only 3 ingredients to prepare a perfectly crumbly dough, ideal for tarts, pie, and quiches. Check out how to make your guilt-free chickpea pie crust.
Ingredients
180 g dried, baked chickpeas or chickpea flour (besan)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp water, more if needed
Directions
- Grind the chickpeas if you are not using the flour.
- In a large bowl, mix the chickpea flour and oil. Slowly start adding water, mixing the dough with your hands. Blend thoroughly.
- Check if you need to add more water. The dough should be firm, yet easy to knead.
- Cover with plastic foil and let it refrigerate for an hour.
Notes
- *Including the refrigeration period