Cauliflower Hummus
Like traditional hummus, this recipe includes chickpeas but also uses cauliflower to add to the creaminess.
Ingredients
- 600 g (6 cups) cauliflower, trimmed florets
- (1 Tablespoon) extra virgin olive oil, optional, for roasting
- (2 teaspoons) curry powder
- (½ teaspoon) ground black pepper
- (2 small) lemons, peeled, halved
- 908 g (2 ) 16 oz. canned chickpeas, drained, ½ cup liquid reserved
- 70 g (½ cup) sesame seeds, or Tahini
- (2 garlic) cloves, peeled
- (2 teaspoons) cumin seeds, or ground cumin
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, curry powder, and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking tray and roast for 20 minutes or until tender.
- With a peeler or paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the lemons, leaving just the flesh.
- Place lemons, chickpeas and liquid, sesame seeds, garlic, cumin, and roasted cauliflower into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- 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
- 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. Since this will make a bolder hummus, an equal amount of tahini can be substituted if desired.
- Try using whole, fresh citrus fruit instead of processed bottle juices. Fresh fruit gives a healthy burst of flavor (and whole food benefits). Try using a peel or two of zest to balance the flavors of your recipe.
- The liquid from the chickpeas is called aquafaba. This is a great ingredient that can be used to replace olive oil in some recipes as a liquid, or even whipped into a foam.
Ingredients
- 600 g (6 cups) cauliflower, trimmed florets
- (1 Tablespoon) extra virgin olive oil, optional, for roasting
- (2 teaspoons) curry powder
- (½ teaspoon) ground black pepper
- (2 small) lemons, peeled
- 908 g (2 ) 16 oz. canned chickpeas, drained, ½ cup liquid reserved
- 70 g (½ cup) sesame seeds, or Tahini
- (2 garlic) cloves, peeled
- (2 teaspoons) cumin seeds, or ground cumin
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, curry powder, and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking tray and roast for 20 minutes or until tender.
- With a peeler or paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the lemons, leaving just the flesh.
- Place lemons, chickpeas and liquid, sesame seeds, garlic, cumin, and roasted cauliflower into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- 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
- 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. Since this will make a bolder hummus, an equal amount of tahini can be substituted if desired.
- Try using whole, fresh citrus fruit instead of processed bottle juices. Fresh fruit gives a healthy burst of flavor (and whole food benefits). Try using a peel or two of zest to balance the flavors of your recipe.
- The liquid from the chickpeas is called aquafaba. This is a great ingredient that can be used to replace olive oil in some recipes as a liquid, or even whipped into a foam.
Ingredients
- 300 g (3 cups) cauliflower, trimmed florets
- (½ Tablespoon) extra virgin olive oil, optional, for roasting
- (1 teaspoon) curry powder
- (¼ teaspoon) ground black pepper
- (1 small) lemon, peeled
- 454 g (1 ) 16 oz. canned chickpeas, ¼ cup liquid reserved
- 35 g (¼ cup) sesame seeds, or Tahini
- (1 garlic) clove, peeled
- (1 teaspoon) cumin seeds, or ground cumin
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, curry powder, and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking tray and roast for 20 minutes or until tender.
- With a peeler or paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the lemon, leaving just the flesh.
- Place lemon, chickpeas and liquid, sesame seeds, garlic, cumin, and roasted cauliflower into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- 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
- 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. Since this will make a bolder hummus, an equal amount of tahini can be substituted if desired.
- Try using whole, fresh citrus fruit instead of processed bottle juices. Fresh fruit gives a healthy burst of flavor (and whole food benefits). Try using a peel or two of zest to balance the flavors of your recipe.
- The liquid from the chickpeas is called aquafaba. This is a great ingredient that can be used to replace olive oil in some recipes as a liquid, or even whipped into a foam.
Ingredients
- 300 g (3 cups) cauliflower, trimmed florets
- (½ Tablespoon) extra virgin olive oil, optional, for roasting
- (1 teaspoon) curry powder
- (¼ teaspoon) ground black pepper
- (1 small) lemon, peeled
- 454 g (1 ) 16 oz. canned chickpeas, ¼ cup liquid reserved
- 35 g (¼ cup) sesame seeds, or Tahini
- (1 garlic) clove, peeled
- (1 teaspoon) cumin seeds, or ground cumin
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, curry powder, and pepper. Spread in an even layer on a parchment-lined baking tray and roast for 20 minutes or until tender.
- With a peeler or paring knife, remove the peel and white pith from the lemon, leaving just the flesh.
- Place lemon, chickpeas and liquid, sesame seeds, garlic, cumin, and roasted cauliflower into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- 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
- 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. Since this will make a bolder hummus, an equal amount of tahini can be substituted if desired.
- Try using whole, fresh citrus fruit instead of processed bottle juices. Fresh fruit gives a healthy burst of flavor (and whole food benefits). Try using a peel or two of zest to balance the flavors of your recipe.
- The liquid from the chickpeas is called aquafaba. This is a great ingredient that can be used to replace olive oil in some recipes as a liquid, or even whipped into a foam.
