Fried Garbanzo Polenta – Panelle

Fried Garbanzo Polenta - Panelle recipe pinit

Panelle is a traditional Sicilian street food made from chickpea flour and is popular in Palermo.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 1000
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
  2. Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and spread it evenly. Let it cool and set for about 10 minutes.
  3. Cut the polenta into squares or rectangles.
  4. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the polenta pieces until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  5. Remove from the pan and drain on a paper towel.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
Sugars 2g
Protein 8g16%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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