Levantine Cauliflower Hummus Recipe

Levantine Cauliflower Hummus

Levantine Cauliflower Hummus Hero

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

Dietary Interests

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Keto Friendly

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Vitamix

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

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.