Pregnancy Friendly Chickpea Flour Crepes with Herbs & Olive Oil
These savory crepes are thin, golden, and fragrant with rosemary and garlic — the kind of simple, satisfying meal that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. Chickpea flour brings a naturally nutty depth and a good dose of plant-based protein, making each crepe genuinely nourishing rather than just a vehicle for toppings. The turmeric adds a warm, golden hue along with its well-loved anti-inflammatory properties, and the olive oil keeps everything tender and rich without any heavy dairy in the batter itself. Eating well during pregnancy often means navigating a long list of foods to avoid, and this recipe sidesteps most of those concerns entirely — no raw eggs, no deli meats, no unpasteurized anything, just wholesome pantry staples. The 30-minute batter rest is a small but meaningful step that makes the crepes noticeably more cohesive and easier to flip, so don't skip it. Finished with flaky sea salt and torn fresh parsley, they're bright and herby and genuinely craveable straight from the pan.
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4 servings
For the batter
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 ¼ cups water, room temperature
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
For serving
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
- fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, fine sea salt, ground turmeric, and black pepper. Pour in the water gradually while whisking continuously until the batter is completely smooth with no lumps — it should be thin and pourable, closer to heavy cream than pancake batter. Whisk in 2 tbsp of the olive oil, the minced garlic, and the chopped rosemary.
- 2
Cover the bowl and let the batter rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. This allows the chickpea flour to fully hydrate, which produces a more cohesive, tender crepe.
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