Description
This Crispy Roasted Cauliflower Hummus recipe is a delightful twist on traditional hummus, featuring the nutty flavor of roasted cauliflower. Creamy and flavorful, this vegan and gluten-free dip is perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower:
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into small florets)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Hummus:
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2–4 tablespoons water (as needed)
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare cauliflower: Toss the cauliflower florets with 2 tablespoons olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Make hummus: In a food processor, blend roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Serve: Transfer hummus to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with reserved roasted cauliflower and parsley.
Notes
- Roast garlic cloves with cauliflower for extra flavor.
- Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
