Description
Roasted cauliflower hummus blends Middle Eastern tradition with modern culinary creativity. Creamy, smoky, and nutty flavors combine for an irresistible dip you’ll crave with warm pita or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower (approx. 5 cups florets)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- 1 pinch ground coriander
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsps water (or more for desired consistency)
- Olive oil (for garnish)
- Sunflower seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously trim cauliflower into uniform florets, ensuring even sizing for consistent roasting.
- Roasting: Spread florets on a spacious baking sheet in a single layer, drizzle with olive oil, and roast at 400°F until golden-edged and tender, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Blending Foundation: Transfer roasted cauliflower to a high-powered blender, adding tahini, remaining olive oil, water, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and coriander.
- Texture Refinement: Pulse and blend the mixture until achieving a silky, luxurious consistency, periodically scraping sides and adjusting with water to create a smooth, spreadable texture.
- Presentation: Elegantly plate the hummus in a shallow serving bowl, creating artistic swirls and garnishing with a drizzle of olive oil, scattered sunflower seeds, and vibrant chopped parsley.
Notes
- Maximize Caramelization: Spread cauliflower florets with ample space between them to achieve golden, crispy edges instead of steaming.
- Precision in Blending: Use intermittent pulses to control texture, preventing over-processing which can make hummus grainy or too liquid.
- Flavor Enhancement Technique: Toast cumin and coriander briefly in a dry pan before grinding to intensify their aromatic qualities and depth.
- Consistency Control: Add water gradually while blending, allowing you to achieve the perfect creamy smoothness without compromising the rich roasted flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg