Spinach and Chive Cauliflower "Hummus" Recipe

Spinach and Chive Cauliflower "Hummus"

Whether you can't eat legumes or you're cutting carbs, we've got you covered with this dip. Steamed cauliflower takes the place of garbanzo beans in this "hummus," and is keto-friendly, low-carb, and still delicious.

Whether you can't eat legumes or you're cutting carbs, we've got you covered with this dip. Steamed cauliflower takes the place of garbanzo beans in this "hummus," and is keto-friendly, low-carb, and still delicious.

Total Time21 Minutes
Yield
DifficultySimple

bowl of spinach and chive cauliflower hummus

Dietary Interests

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

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Vitamix

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
2 cups 50 g baby spinach, lightly packed
½ cup 15 g fresh chives
1 garlic clove, peeled
¼ cup 36 g sesame seeds
4 cups 450 g cauliflower, cut into florets
1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional

2 Tablespoons 30 ml extra virgin olive oil
2 cups 50 g baby spinach, lightly packed
½ cup 15 g fresh chives
1 garlic clove, peeled
¼ cup 36 g sesame seeds
4 cups 450 g cauliflower, cut into florets
1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional

1. Briefly steam or boil the cauliflower, about 3-5 minutes or until just tender, then shock in an ice water bath. Drain well and dry completely.
2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed 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. Briefly steam or boil the cauliflower, about 3-5 minutes or until just tender, then shock in an ice water bath. Drain well and dry completely.
2. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed 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.