Sometimes holiday dishes preparation can be stressful and can take a lot of time.
If you’re looking for a last-minute super simple, delicious, and healthy appetizer, look no further, as this creamy cauliflower hummus will do the trick.
Made with only a few ingredients, this creamy and smooth cauliflower hummus is perfect as an appetizer or as a grab-and-go meal.
I love hummus because it is so versatile and can also be made from other veggies and legumes, not only chickpeas. Can serve this hummus with a variety of veggies, but it is so good that you can also eat it with a spoon.
What is hummus?
Hummus is a spread or a dip made usually from cooked chickpeas mashed with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and oil.
In my version, I have skipped the chickpeas and used cauliflower instead, and it is absolutely delicious.
Cauliflower is very rich in water, more than 90%, but with a significant energy value, 25-30 calories for 100 g, and 2% protein. It has good content in vitamin C, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. It has a high fiber content: 9.6 per 100 kcal.
If you want to know more about cauliflower, you may read below:
Ingredients:
- 100 g cauliflower
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- a pinch of salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
How to make Creamy Cauliflower Hummus Recipe Step-by-Step
Cut the cauliflower into small pieces, place them in a microwave steamer, and steam them until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Let the cauliflower cool for a few minutes, add it to a food processor bowl, add the tahini, smashed garlic clove, lemon juice, salt, and paprika, and pulse until smooth and creamy.
Leave in the refrigerator to cool completely.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a little bit of paprika or sesame seeds, and serve with fresh veggies like cucumber, carrots, celery stalks and bell peppers.
Can I have this cauliflower hummus if I’m on a low-carb diet?
Yes, of course. Usually, the hummus is not low carb because of the chickpeas, but if you skip the chickpeas and use the cauliflower instead, you’ll get a low carb, paleo, Keto, dairy-free, vegan and gluten-free hummus.
I want to add that most of the hummus you find at grocery stores has additives and preservatives to improve taste and appearance and extend shelf life. Hummus is so easy to make it at home, just give it a try, and you’ll never go back to the store-bought one.
Can I make this creamy cauliflower hummus recipe in advance?
Yes, of course. You can make as many batches as you want and keep them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for one week.
Nutritional information
Creamy Cauliflower Hummus
Ingredients
- 100 g cauliflower
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 garlic clove small
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- a pinch of salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into small pieces, place them in a microwave steamer, and steam them until soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Let the cauliflower cool for a few minutes, add it to a food processor bowl, add the tahini, smashed garlic clove, lemon juice, salt, and paprika, and pulse until smooth and creamy. Leave in the refrigerator to cool completely.
- Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a little bit of paprika or sesame seeds, and serve with fresh veggies like cucumber, carrots, celery stalks and bell peppers.
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Super article
Thank you!
I can’t wait to try this! What a fabulous idea. Also great for Slimming World followers xx
Thank you! I’m glad you like it! It is so easy, healthy and delicious 😉😋
Sounds delicious! I love easy recipes with only a few ingredients.
Thank you Michelle! I’m glad you like it! Oh yes, me too! Easy recipes with just a few ingredients are always the best 😉😋
Never thought of making hummus from cauliflower before. This sounds great!
Thank you! Give it a try! It is so easy to make but so delicious 😋
It’s on the list, for sure!
This dip checks off all the boxes – delicious, simple and good for you. Thanks Ribana.
Exactly Bernadette! Thank you! I’m glad you like it!
Yummmm
Thank you 😉
An enticing use of one of my favourite vegetables
Thank you Derrick! I’m glad you like it 😉
I love chickpea hummus. I will try this one too.
Me too 😉 If you try this one, you’ll love it too 😉
I think so because I love cauliflower
It is simple and easy to make, will try this. 🌝
Indeed! I hope you’ll like it 😉
That is a superb recipe !! Well described !
Thank you very much!
Totally making this soon 😋
I’m really glad you like it 😉 it is so easy but so delicious 😋
genius!!!
Thank you ☺️
Yum! This looks delicious—I’m a big fan of hummus! 🙂
Thank you! It’s really delicious 😋 Cauliflower is very versatile 😉