Chestnut Hummus topped with Roasted Grapes

A festive twist on classic hummus. Sweet Merchant Gormet chestnuts and warming ras el hanout are blended with Merchant Gourmet chickpeas for a silky dip, then topped with juicy roasted grapes and crispy chestnut pieces for a delicious balance of sweet and savoury flavours.
Written by Merchant Gourmet
Chestnut Hummus topped with Roasted Grapes
Ingredients
  • For the Chestnut Hummus
  • 1 Pouch Merchant Gourmet Jumbo Chickpeas
  • 1 head roasted garlic or 2 tbsp roasted garlic purée
  • 1 pack Merchant Gourmet Chestnut Purée
  • 60g Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 50ml extra virgin olive oil, plus extra if needed
  • Juice of 2 limes, plus extra to taste
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ras el hanout
  • Topping
  • 300g red grapes, washed
  • Half pouch of whole chestnuts
  • Drizzle extra virgin olive oil
  • Pinch salt
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • Smoked paprika
  • 1 white baguette, sliced and lightly toasted

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  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C. 
  2. Add the Jumbo Chickpeas, roasted garlic, Chestnut Purée, Whole Chestnuts, tahini, olive oil, lime juice, salt and ras el hanout to a food processor. 
  3. Blend until completely smooth, adding a little extra olive oil if needed for a silkier texture. 
  4. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl or platter. 
  5. For the topping, Place the grapes into a mixing bowl. Drizzle over the olive oil and add the salt and thyme. Toss well to coat. Arrange the grapes on a lined baking tray. Crumble the Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts into small pieces onto the baking tray next t o the grapes 
  6. Roast for approximately 10 minutes, until grapes are softened and lightly bursting and chestnuts are crisp and lightly golden. 
  7. Scatter over the hummus. 
  8. Finish with a drizzle of chilli oil and sprinkle of paprika, if liked, and serve with toasted slices of baguette.

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