Panelle with wilted greens

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Recipe «Panelle with wilted greens» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 25 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 500g chickpea flour, sifted, 50g finely grated parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese, 2 x 8cm-long sprigs rosemary, Olive oil, for shallow-frying, plus 2 tbsp extra, 2 bunches chicory or spinach, chopped , 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced widthways, Lemon wedges, to serve .

Ingredients:

  • 500g chickpea flour, sifted 
  • 50g finely grated parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese 
  • 2 x 8cm-long sprigs rosemary 
  • Olive oil, for shallow-frying, plus 2 tbsp extra 
  • 2 bunches chicory or spinach, chopped 
  • 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced widthways 
  • Lemon wedges, to serve 

Instructions

  1. Place flour, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large, heavy-based saucepan, then gradually whisk in 1.25 litres water until mixture is smooth. Whisk continuously over low-medium heat until mixture is very thick and glossy, then stir in parmesan. Spoon mixture into an oiled 25 x 32cm shallow tray and smooth top with a wet spatula. Using a knife, score 30 squares on to top, then press a few rosemary leaves into each square. Allow to cool.
  2. Preheat oven to 150°C. Heat 1cm oil in a large frying pan. Cut panelle following marked squares, then fry, in 3 batches, for 1 1/2 minutes each side or until golden. Drain on paper towel. Scatter generously with flaked salt and keep warm in oven.
  3. Place just washed greens in a large saucepan and cook over medium heat until wilted. Remove from pan and drain. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in same pan over medium heat, add garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until golden. Add chicory and toss to combine. Serve panelle with sauteed chicory and lemon wedges.