Cauliflower Hummus

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Is there anything cauliflower can't do? This versatile ingredient subs for chickpeas in a lightened-up version of hummus that's just as flavorful and zingy as the original.

Casey Barber

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Cauliflower Hummus — Photo: Casey Barber

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

6 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
1 large garlic clove, roughly chopped
¼ cup tahini
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons water
Chopped red bell pepper for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Toss cauliflower with oil in a large bowl. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast until tender and just starting to brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
Add the cauliflower, garlic, tahini, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, cumin, crushed red pepper and water to a food processor. Process until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add more water, if desired, to make a looser dip.
Transfer to a bowl. Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with chopped pepper, if desired.

Equipment

Parchment paper or silicone baking mat

To make ahead

Roast cauliflower (Step 1) and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152	Calories
12g	Fat
10g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1/2 cup
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g	10%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Vitamin A 106IU	2%
Sodium 280mg	12%
Potassium 426mg	9%

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.