Cauliflower Hummus
Course: Appetizers u0026amp; SnacksCuisine: Middle EasternDifficulty: Easy
Servings
14
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
10
minutesCalories
91
kcalTotal Carbs
5
gramsNet carbs
3
gramsFat
7
gramsProtein
3
gramsI really love a good dip for veggies and crackers. Hummus has always been a favorite of mine, but the chickpeas drive up the carb count a little high for keto. So in this recipe, I use cauliflower instead. The result is an insanely smooth and creamy dip that is both keto and dairy free.
Ingredients
1 medium head of cauliflower, broken into florets
1 tsp sea salt or kosher salt
3/4 cup tahini (180mL)
1/2 lemon, zest and juice
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp)
salt & pepper to taste
Directions
- Place the cauliflower florets in a large pot (large enough to prevent a boil over) and cover with water. Add 1 tsp salt and bring to a boil until the cauliflower is fork tender (about 10 minutes).
- Drain the cauliflower or ideally, spin it in a salad spinner to get all of the water out of it.
- Add the cauliflower, tahini, garlic, lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste to a large food processor. Blend for 30-60 seconds or until all large chunks of cauliflower have been processed.
- Scrape down the sides of the food processor, add the lemon juice, then blend for 2-3 minutes or until the hummus is smooth and creamy looking.
- Transfer to a a bowl and refrigerate for an hour.
- Get creative with topping the hummus before serving. Suggestions include: paprika and olive oil, pesto, olive tapenade, or roasted peppers. Serve with vegetables for dipping or your favorite keto cracker.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Nutritional information is based on a serving size of 1/4 cup (65g)
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How long will it last in the refrigerator?
I think the FDA would say “1 week”.
I wonder if this could be made with thawed riced cauliflower and then use the salad spinner to drain in the same way.
I would probably still cook and cool the riced cauliflower.
Just made the Cauliflower Humas! It’s so delicious, I made mine with frozen cauliflower, thawed it in the microwave, drained it and it turned out perfect.
Outstanding! Thanks for letting us know.
This is delicious, so much lighter than regular. Next I will attempt the crackers.
Seems like it might freeze well?
Most things freeze well. It’s how they thaw that is the issue. 🙂
That said, I haven’t frozen this, so I can’t give an answer.
I can’t wait to try this!
But instead of boiling the cauliflower in water, I will steam it or microwave it, and let it cool uncovered while it releases steam. Then I can skip the salad spinner step.
Delicious! Thanks Steve 😄
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What is a good thing to use? I have never used it before so I would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you