Description
A delicious Italian savory vegetable pancake recipe, known as Scarpaccia, featuring bell peppers and onions in a flavorful cornmeal batter. This easy-to-make dish is perfect as a side or light main course, showcasing the vibrant colors and tastes of Tuscany.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter:
- 2 medium bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal (fine or medium grind)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish with olive oil.
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, oregano, and Parmesan. Gradually whisk in water until a smooth batter forms.
- Add Vegetables: Toss sliced peppers and onions in the batter until coated. Pour into the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and set. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Scarpaccia is a traditional Tuscan dish with a sweet twist from bell peppers and onions.
- Experiment with different pepper colors for a visually appealing dish.
- Sprinkle extra Parmesan for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
