Roasted Cauliflower & Walnut Dip

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This creamy roasted cauliflower dip has the texture of hummus but swaps chickpeas for roasted cauliflower and walnuts for tahini. A head of roasted garlic--which is cooked at the same time as the cauliflower--gives it great flavor.

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Erin Alderson
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Erin Alderson is a California-based vegetarian cook and food writer. She is the author of three books (The Homemade Flour Cookbook, The Easy Vegetarian Kitchen and The Yearlong Pantry) as well as Casual (a series of recipe zines) and the founder of Naturally Ella, a go-to destination for online vegetarian recipes since 2007.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 cups
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb Dairy-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup walnuts, plus toasted chopped walnuts for garnish

  • 4 cups cauliflower florets (1 small head)

  • 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

  • 1 head garlic

  • ½ cup water, plus more as needed

  • ¼ cup walnut oil, plus more for garnish

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary, plus more for garnish

  • Ground pepper for garnish

Directions

  1. Soak 1 cup walnuts in water for 2 hours.

  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  3. Place cauliflower on a baking sheet and toss with 3 teaspoons oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Slice the tip off garlic head, exposing the cloves. Drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and 1/8 teaspoon salt and wrap in foil. Place on the baking sheet. Roast, stirring the cauliflower once, until tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

  4. Transfer the cauliflower to a food processor. Squeeze the garlic cloves out of the skins into the food processor. Drain the walnuts and add to the food processor, along with 1/2 cup water, oil, lemon juice, rosemary and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Puree until mostly smooth, adding more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed. Transfer to a bowl and top with pepper, toasted walnuts and more oil and rosemary, if desired.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

91 Calories
9g Fat
3g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Serving Size 2 tablespoons
Calories 91
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 3%
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Vitamin A 3IU 0%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Folate 22mcg 5%
Sodium 118mg 5%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 3%
Potassium 117mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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