Levantine Cauliflower Hummus
Bursting with flavor from whole toasted spices and fragrant ingredients, this cauliflower hummus is light, creamy, and goes perfectly with fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (35 g) sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds
- 4 cups (450 g) steamed or roasted cauliflower, cut into florets (about 1/2 head)
- ½ (25 g) lemon, peeled
- 1 garlic clove, or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground dried sumac
- ¼ teaspoon dried mint
Directions
1. Place the sesame seeds, cumin seeds, ground turmeric, paprika, ground cardamom, and coriander seeds into a small skillet set over medium-low heat. Toast until fragrant and aromatic.
2. Once the spices and seeds are toasted, place the cauliflower and all remaining ingredients, including the spice mixture, into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 1 minute, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
Chef's Notes
- Nutrition Note: High in fiber, antioxidants, and even vitamin C, this cauliflower hummus is a great way to add even more plants to the plate.
- Lightly toasting your sesame seeds in a pan or on the stovetop before blending is a great way to add extra flavor to your hummus. The broad variety of spices and herbs in this hummus give it a delicious taste that stands out in any dish, and makes it a great accompaniment for raw or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (35 g) sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds
- 4 cups (450 g) steamed or roasted cauliflower, cut into florets (about 1/2 head)
- ½ (25 g) lemon, peeled
- 1 garlic clove, or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground dried sumac
- ¼ teaspoon dried mint
Directions
1. Place the sesame seeds, cumin seeds, ground turmeric, paprika, ground cardamom, and coriander seeds into a small skillet set over medium-low heat. Toast until fragrant and aromatic.
2. Once the spices and seeds are toasted, place the cauliflower and all remaining ingredients, including the spice mixture, into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 1 minute, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
Chef's Notes
- Nutrition Note: High in fiber, antioxidants, and even vitamin C, this cauliflower hummus is a great way to add even more plants to the plate.
- Lightly toasting your sesame seeds in a pan or on the stovetop before blending is a great way to add extra flavor to your hummus. The broad variety of spices and herbs in this hummus give it a delicious taste that stands out in any dish, and makes it a great accompaniment for raw or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (35 g) sesame seeds
- ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 pinch ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds
- 4 cups (450 g) steamed or roasted cauliflower, cut into florets (about 1/2 head)
- ½ (25 g) lemon, peeled
- 1 garlic clove, or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
- ¼ teaspoon ground dried sumac
- ¼ teaspoon dried mint
Directions
1. Place the sesame seeds, cumin seeds, ground turmeric, paprika, ground cardamom, and coriander seeds into a small skillet set over medium-low heat. Toast until fragrant and aromatic.
2. Once the spices and seeds are toasted, place the cauliflower and all remaining ingredients, including the spice mixture, into the Vitamix container and secure the lid.
3. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 1 minute, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
Chef's Notes
- Nutrition Note: High in fiber, antioxidants, and even vitamin C, this cauliflower hummus is a great way to add even more plants to the plate.
- Lightly toasting your sesame seeds in a pan or on the stovetop before blending is a great way to add extra flavor to your hummus. The broad variety of spices and herbs in this hummus give it a delicious taste that stands out in any dish, and makes it a great accompaniment for raw or roasted vegetables.
