Ingredients:
For the Baked Chickpea Mixture:
1 cup chickpea flour
3 cups water
1/2 cup soy milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chia seeds (plus 3 tablespoons water for egg replacement)
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons neutral oil (using avocado oil)

For the Quinoa:
1/2 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Spinach and Sun-dried Tomatoes:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
4 cups fresh spinach

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place a baking dish inside to warm up.
2. In a large bowl, mix chickpea flour with water, soy milk, and salt.
3. Prepare the egg replacement by mixing chia seeds with 3 tablespoons of water, stir, and let it sit for 5 minutes until gelatinous.
4. Add the chia mixture to the mix along with nutritional yeast and neutral oil. Blend until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
5. Remove the heated baking dish from the oven. Carefully transfer the chickpea mixture into the dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, until firm and golden.
6. Allow the baked chickpeas to cool for 5 minutes before serving. This helps to set the mixture and enhance the flavors.
7. Toast the quinoa in a dry pan over medium heat for a few minutes until it starts to pop. Add 2 cups of water and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
8. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 5 minutes. Add spinach to the pan and continue to sauté for another 5 minutes until the spinach is tender.

Exploring Socca: The Chickpea Delight of the Mediterranean

The baked chickpea component of this recipe is inspired by "Socca," a rustic chickpea flatbread from Southern France and parts of Spain. Traditionally a flat, pancake-like bread, here the chickpeas are transformed into a hearty, baked dish. Combined with quinoa and spinach, it offers the rich flavors and nutritional benefits of Mediterranean cuisine in a nourishing and satisfying meal.

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