Vegan Chickpea Pizza
			
		Ingredients
- 2x400g tins chickpeas
 - 100g plain flour
 - 1tsp baking powder
 - 1tbsp dried thyme
 - 1/2tsp salt
 - 1/2tsp pepper
 - For the Topping
 - 150g onion marmalade
 - 6 figs, sliced
 - 1tbsp hazelnuts
 - A handful of rocket leaves
 
Instructions
The possiblities are endless with this recipe for vegan pizza – why stop at figs?
- Pre-heat the oven to 180˚C (fan) / 200˚C / 400˚F / gas mark 6 and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
 - Drain the chickpeas reserving 4 tablespoons of liquid from the tins. Place into a food processor and add the remaining ingredients for the base. Blitz until smooth.
 - Tip the mix onto the lined baking tray and spread evenly to create a circle approximately 30 cm in diameter. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 25-30 minutes.
 - Once baked, spoon over the onion marmalade and return to the oven for 5 minutes.
 - Remove and garnish with sliced figs, a scattering of chopped hazelnuts and rocket leaves. Slice and enjoy!
 
Chef’s Tip
To make this recipe gluten-free swap the plain flour for gluten-free flour and check your baking powder is also gluten-free. You could also add classic vegan pizza toppings to the chickpea base if you wish, such as a tomato sauce and vegan cheese. Simply add these at step 4 instead of the chutney.



