Cauliflower Hummus Recipe
This creamy and flavorful Cauliflower Hummus offers a healthy twist on traditional hummus by replacing chickpeas with roasted cauliflower. It’s perfect as a dip, spread, or snack, packed with rich tahini, garlic, and aromatic spices, all blended to smooth perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dip
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 4 cups Cauliflower florets (~1 lb)
Other Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1/2 cup Tahini paste
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced or chopped)
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 3–5 tbsp Water
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a nonstick baking sheet to prevent sticking during roasting.
- Toss cauliflower: In a bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, ensuring they are well coated.
- Roast cauliflower: Spread the coated florets evenly in a single layer on the baking sheet, making sure every floret touches the pan. Roast in the oven for 35-45 minutes until they are browned and very soft.
- Blend ingredients: Add lemon juice, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons water into a powerful blender or food processor. Add the roasted cauliflower, tahini, garlic, sea salt, cumin, and paprika. Puree until very smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust consistency: If the hummus is too thick, thin it further by adding 1-3 more tablespoons of water, one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition until the desired creaminess is achieved.
Notes
- Use a powerful blender or food processor for smooth texture.
- Roasting the cauliflower until browned intensifies its flavor.
- Adjust water quantity to get your preferred hummus consistency.
- This hummus is great served with pita, veggies, or as a sandwich spread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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