Ras el Hanout Chestnut Hummus

A silky smooth hummus made with Chestnut Purée, chickpeas and warming ras el hanout spices, topped with crispy roasted chickpeas and chestnuts for extra crunch. Perfect as part of a mezze spread or served with warm flatbreads and crudités.


Written by Merchant Gourmet
40 minutes Serves 6 Beginner
Ras el Hanout Chestnut Hummus
Ingredients
  • 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
  • Crispy Chestnut & Chickpea Topping
  • 120g Merchant Gourmet Jumbo Chickpeas
  • 60g Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts, roughly crumbled
  • 1 tbsp ras el hanout
  • 1 tsp sea salt

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Chestnut Purée
Chestnut Purée
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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, crumble the Merchant Gourmet Whole Chestnuts into small pieces and combine with the drained chickpeas, ras el hanout and sea salt.
  6. Spread onto a lined baking tray and roast for 10–12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until crisp and lightly golden.
  7. Scatter the crispy topping over the hummus.
  8. Finish with a drizzle of chilli oil, if liked, and serve.

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