Garbanzo Flour

[vli1127]

I noticed that Bob's Mill has Garbanzo Flour and Garbanzo Fava Flour. The carb count is fairly low due to the fiber content. Has anyone used this type of flour, if so how?

[jacksmixedtape]

I just bought some to make pancakes for breakfast tomorrow! Will let you know how they turn out.

[togee]

Bought the Garbanzo and Fava Flour a while back.Used it to flour fish and to thicken gravy.I liked it,didnt notice any off flavors.Carb count is a big plus.

[Tater Head]

I hated it, it has a bitter after taste imo. maybe a dusting on fish it isn't as noticeable, but i tried baking something with it, yuck

Debbie...

[retroworx]

I've mostly see some Gluten-Free baked goods with Garbanzo in combo with other "flours", but here's a chocolate cake recipe that uses it exclusively. (I've not tried it, tho 86 other people have apparently and the reviews are pretty good)

Garbanzo Bean Chocolate Cake (Gluten Free!) - All Recipes

Obviously you will need to use low carb sugar subs. . . .

[vli1127]

Thanks for your input. I guess I can try it and see what happens. Retro, the cake looks yummy!

[BikerAng]

Originally Posted by Tater Head

I hated it, it has a bitter after taste imo. maybe a dusting on fish it isn't as noticeable, but i tried baking something with it, yuck

Debbie...

Me too, I didn't like the taste of it at all. It was very bitter and had a VERY stong flavor (which I thought was odd because garbanzo beans aren't overly flavorful IMO). I only tried it in a muffin recipe and they were so bad I tossed the muffins and the flour.

[LowCarbinChica]

It's good to use instead of flour for fried things like fish, veggies, chicken. Just season the flour and use it as a light flour pre-frying for a crispy outside.

[Tater Head]

Originally Posted by retroworx

I've mostly see some Gluten-Free baked goods with Garbanzo in combo with other "flours", but here's a chocolate cake recipe that uses it exclusively. (I've not tried it, tho 86 other people have apparently and the reviews are pretty good)

Garbanzo Bean Chocolate Cake (Gluten Free!) - All Recipes

Obviously you will need to use low carb sugar subs. . . .

I did use it mixed with other flours and still

I think the can beans in this recipe would taste different then using the flour?

[BikerAng]

Yes, I think the whole beans used in the cake recipe would be very good (kind of like the black bean brownie thread posted by Charski). I tried the black bean brownies and they were tasty.

[SnowWhite]

Tastes like sawdust...or as my son says..a PUPPET!

[retroworx]

Originally Posted by SnowWhite

Tastes like sawdust...or as my son says..a PUPPET!

What have you been feeding that boy?!

[Jennifer Eloff]

LOL Reminds me of the time I bought Hemp Seed Flour (fairly low-carb). It was green in color and I just couldn't get past that and the strange flavor.

[vli1127]

OK, I think I am convinced. I am glad I did NOT purchase the stuff. Seems to me there are other alternatives out there obviously that I have already tried: soy flour, almond flour, coconut flour etc.

[togee]

Used it agan last night to dredge cube steaks.Added some sliced onion,fried and then used more of it to make gravy.Thickens nicely.I havent had any problem with taste but I've only used it as a helper and not in a recipe to replace flour.Think it has a place in the pantry for specific needs.Maybe in a savory muffin instead of a sweet treat. I have a recipe buried somewhere for a broccolli/sour cream stuffed muffin,topped with cheddar, that I'd like to convert sometime.If I find it I will post for some ideas.

[SnowWhite]

Originally Posted by retroworx

What have you been feeding that boy?!

[uclangel422]

I have used it before but not as much as my other flours.

I liked this: Bob's Red Mill
It is a skillet bread that I turned into a pizza.

[togee]

Thanks for the link. Will try this week.

[SnowWhite]

If you're on a south beach type plan. I've heard you can make hummus out of the stuff. There is probably a recipe for it at the Bob's Red Mill site (lotgs of recipes for all their products there).

[jacksmixedtape]

Okay, the pancakes were pretty bad. They were vegan and undercooked, though. Way too much flax meal as well. Baking low carb AND egg-free is tough!

Apparently the trick to using chickpea flour is cooking it all the way through, or roasting it before use. I roasted it in the oven before making a shortbread tart crust with it. Haven't baked it yet, but I will tonight and report back with the results. Not sure how it will work in the this sweet lemon tart. I'm thinking it might be better for savory quiches and the likes, but we'll see how the flavor comes through the vanilla extract and stevia.

It's so much cheaper than almond flour! Hoping it works out.

[EssBee]

Originally Posted by togee

Used it agan last night to dredge cube steaks.Added some sliced onion,fried and then used more of it to make gravy.Thickens nicely.I havent had any problem with taste but I've only used it as a helper and not in a recipe to replace flour.Think it has a place in the pantry for specific needs.Maybe in a savory muffin instead of a sweet treat. I have a recipe buried somewhere for a broccolli/sour cream stuffed muffin,topped with cheddar, that I'd like to convert sometime.If I find it I will post for some ideas.

If you ever unbury that muffin recipe, PLEASE post it . That sounds so good!

Ess

[jacksmixedtape]

The crust tasted really good, but I burned it! If I hadn't needed to cook the lemon tart filling it would've been great. The roasted chickpea flour tasted really good. Will try again since this stuff is so reasonably priced!

[Lillianna]

Originally Posted by BikerAng

Me too, I didn't like the taste of it at all. It was very bitter and had a VERY stong flavor (which I thought was odd because garbanzo beans aren't overly flavorful IMO). I only tried it in a muffin recipe and they were so bad I tossed the muffins and the flour.

Same here but I tried it in choc. chip cookies--yuck! They were disgusting. I don't know why the flavor is so strong. I used Bob's Red Mill brand.

[togee]

Originally Posted by EssBee

If you ever unbury that muffin recipe, PLEASE post it . That sounds so good!

Ess

Broccoli Stuffed Muffins

Combine and set aside:
1c. chopped broccoli,tuna,shrimp,or salmon with 1/4c. celery
1/2+c. shredded cheddar
1/3+c. sour cream
+ signs mean I like lots of filling so I add more cheese and sour cream


Sift:
1 1/2 c. flour- I'm going to try it with the Garbanzo bean flour
2T.sugar
2t. baking powder
1/2t. salt
1/4t. thyme


Slightly beat together:
1 egg
3/4c. milk
1/3c oil

Make a well in center of dry ingred.Add egg mixture and stir til moistened.
Spoon into greased muffin pan.makes 12. I used to double the recipe and use the large tin.

Top each muffin with 1T (I used up to 3T per) of the broccoli mixture, pressing it slightly into the center of the batter.
I never tried the tuna,shrimp or salmon.We loved the broccoli.( I used fresh)

Bake at 325 for 20 min.
Serve warm. Store extras in fridge and reheat in microwave.
Enjoy

[jacksmixedtape]

Originally Posted by Lillianna

Same here but I tried it in choc. chip cookies--yuck! They were disgusting. I don't know why the flavor is so strong. I used Bob's Red Mill brand.

You have to roast the flour first on a cookie sheet. Kind of a pain, but I just do that and bag it up for use later.

[BikerAng]

I'm not ready to completely give up on garbanzo bean flour, it's so inexpensive! I found this recipe that looks pretty good (I think roasting the flour is a great tip Lauren!). This is supposed to be kind of like a crepe or thin pancake. I'm going to try a couple of savory recipes and if I still don't like it then I can at least know I tried thoroughly to enjoy it!

SOCCA

12 SERVINGS

Ingredients

2 cups chickpea flour*
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups water
1/2 cup plus 9 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preheat broiler. Combine flour, salt and cumin in blender. Gradually blend in 2 cups water and 1/2 cup oil. Blend until very smooth, about 1 minute.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in 12-inch-diameter nonstick broilerproof skillet over high heat. Swirl carefully to coat. Pour 1 cup batter into skillet. Cook over high heat until golden brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Transfer skillet to broiler and cook until pancake is brown and crisp around edges, watching closely, about 2 minutes. Slide pancake out onto baking sheet; keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining oil and batter in 2 more batches. Using large spoon, cut pancakes into irregular pieces and divide among plates. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
*Available at Middle Eastern and some natural foods stores.

[togee]

Originally Posted by BikerAng

I'm not ready to completely give up on garbanzo bean flour, it's so inexpensive! I found this recipe that looks pretty good (I think roasting the flour is a great tip Lauren!). This is supposed to be kind of like a crepe or thin pancake. I'm going to try a couple of savory recipes and if I still don't like it then I can at least know I tried thoroughly to enjoy it!

SOCCA

12 SERVINGS

Ingredients

2 cups chickpea flour*
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups water
1/2 cup plus 9 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Preheat broiler. Combine flour, salt and cumin in blender. Gradually blend in 2 cups water and 1/2 cup oil. Blend until very smooth, about 1 minute.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in 12-inch-diameter nonstick broilerproof skillet over high heat. Swirl carefully to coat. Pour 1 cup batter into skillet. Cook over high heat until golden brown on bottom, about 3 minutes. Transfer skillet to broiler and cook until pancake is brown and crisp around edges, watching closely, about 2 minutes. Slide pancake out onto baking sheet; keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining oil and batter in 2 more batches. Using large spoon, cut pancakes into irregular pieces and divide among plates. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
*Available at Middle Eastern and some natural foods stores.

HMM.As a scoop for hummus or artichoke dip.Maybe pizza or burrito roll up or taco pie.Let us know if texture is soft or crispy like a cracker.This has possibilities.Thanks for the recipe.

[whereami]

do you know what the carb count is per cup?

[pendragginp]

It says 18 total per 1/4 cup, minus 5 for fiber (if you do that), so 13 net per 1/4 cup. That makes it 52 net per cup.

How does roasting it change the flavor, exactly? Does it lessen the bitterness? Mellow out the flavor?

[vli1127]

Thanks for the recipe Ang.