Spiced Jumbo Chickpeas on Whipped Tofu

Warming spiced Merchant Gourmet Jumbo Chickpeas and blistered cherry tomatoes are served over silky whipped tofu for an easy sharing dish packed with flavour and texture. Finished with fresh parsley and best enjoyed scooped up with warm bread, it's the perfect cosy appetiser or light lunch.

 

Written by Mana
Spiced Jumbo Chickpeas on Whipped Tofu
Ingredients
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet Jumbo Chickpeas
  • 2 blocks silken tofu
  • 3 garlic cloves, 2 crushed and 1 whole
  • 150g cherry tomatoes
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • Pinch saffron (optional)
  • 2 tbsp boiling water (if using saffron)
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Olive oil, for roasting
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped, to garnish
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Warm bread, to serve

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Jumbo Chickpeas
Jumbo Chickpeas
  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  2. If using saffron, grind it using a pestle and mortar and mix with the boiling water. Set aside.
  3. Add the Merchant Gourmet Jumbo Chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, 2 crushed garlic cloves, cumin, paprika, turmeric, a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper to a lined baking tray. Pour over the saffron water, if using, and toss to combine.
  4. Roast for 20 minutes until the tomatoes have softened and the chickpeas are warmed through.
  5. Meanwhile, drain the silken tofu by wrapping it in a clean tea towel or cheesecloth and gently squeezing out any excess liquid.
  6. Add the tofu, remaining garlic clove, lime juice and a generous pinch of salt to a food processor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  7. Spread the whipped tofu onto a serving platter.
  8. Spoon over the roasted chickpeas and tomatoes, along with any roasting juices.
  9. Finish with chopped parsley and an extra pinch of the spices, if desired.
  10. Serve immediately with warm bread for scooping.

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