Description
Introducing the Savory Chickpea Cornbread Delight—a vegan and gluten-free cornbread that blends health with taste. This recipe promises a light and fluffy texture, perfect for an array of meals. Whether enhanced with vegan butter and maple syrup or paired with your favorite chili, it’s designed to satisfy your cravings in a nutritious way.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup chickpea brine (whipped until fluffy)
- 1/2 cup organic cane sugar (substitutable with up to 1/4 cup stevia extract)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup grape seed or canola oil
- 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour
- 1 cup fine cornmeal
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Vegan butter
- Maple syrup
- Chili
Instructions
- Preparation: Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (176 C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan or an 8×8-inch baking dish and dust it with gluten-free flour, tapping out the excess. Alternatively, use a 9-inch cast iron skillet, noting that it may make serving more challenging.
- Mixing the Liquids: Combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar in a liquid measuring cup and set aside for later use.
- Whipping Chickpea Brine: In a medium mixing bowl, whip the chickpea brine until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until the mixture becomes glossy and forms semi-firm peaks.
- Combining Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Final Batter: Add the almond milk mixture and oil to the dry ingredients, whisking until well combined. Gently fold in the whipped chickpea brine mixture until a thick but pourable batter is formed. Adjust the batter’s consistency as needed.
- Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and place it on the center rack of the oven. Bake for 25-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center that should come out clean.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the cornbread to cool completely in the pan before running a knife around the edge to loosen it. Serve warm with suggested toppings or accompaniments.