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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.

Bursting with flavor from whole toasted spices and fragrant ingredients, this cauliflower hummus is light, creamy, and goes perfectly with fresh vegetables.

  • Total Time11 minutes
  • Yield
  • DifficultySimple
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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 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground dried sumac
  • ¼ teaspoon dried mint
  • 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 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional
  • ¼ teaspoon ground dried sumac
  • ¼ teaspoon dried mint
  • 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 30 ml 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. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
    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. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
    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. Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
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Nutrition

1 serving (61 g)
Calories 60
Total Fat 5g
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Sodium 220g
Saturated Fat 1g

Chef's Note

  • 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.
  • High in fiber, antioxidants, and even vitamin C, this cauliflower hummus is a great way to add even more plants to the plate.
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