Description
Rustic Italian bell pepper and onion scarpaccia brings countryside charm to your kitchen, celebrating simple ingredients with bold Mediterranean flavors. Crisp vegetables and fragrant herbs dance together, inviting you to savor each authentic, hearty bite of this traditional Tuscan delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium bell peppers (approximately 860 g), cut into small strips
- 5 small red onions, thinly sliced
- 220 g (7.75 ounces) plain flour
- 55 g (1.94 ounces) cornmeal (coarse type)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 190 g (6.7 fluid ounces) water
- Extra virgin olive oil, for mixing and drizzling
Seasoning:
- Dry rosemary, to taste
- Dry thyme, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the culinary workspace by positioning the oven rack at 200°C (392°F) with convection mode activated.
- Carefully slice red onions into delicate, translucent ribbons and transform bell peppers into slender, uniform strips.
- Create a harmonious blend by incorporating sliced onions, bell pepper strips, aromatic dry herbs, seasoning, plain flour, and cornmeal within a spacious mixing vessel. Integrate ingredients thoroughly while gradually introducing water to maintain a robust, cohesive consistency.
- Prepare a baking surface by layering with lightly oiled parchment paper, then meticulously distribute the vegetable mixture across the tray. Apply gentle pressure to ensure an even, wafer-thin profile.
- Enhance the composition by elegantly drizzling extra virgin olive oil across the surface, then generously dust with additional cornmeal and a delicate sprinkle of salt.
- Transfer the tray into the preheated oven, allowing the scarpaccia to transform for 50-60 minutes. Monitor the surface until it achieves a golden, crisp texture. For maximum crunchiness, relocate the tray to the lower rack during the final cooking interval.
- After removing from the oven, permit the scarpaccia to rest and settle for approximately 15 minutes. Slice and present either warmly or at ambient temperature, celebrating the rustic Italian culinary tradition.
Notes
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Adjust cornmeal and flour ratio for crispier or softer results based on personal preference.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like basil or oregano to enhance the Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Use parchment paper generously to prevent sticking and achieve a perfectly crisp bottom layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg