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Kevin Curry

Low-Carb Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

As you probably know by now, Mediterranean food/cuisine is potentially my favorite –  not only do I enjoy the robust flavors and freshness of the food, but also (and more importantly) I love how it makes me feel.  Always satisfied, never bloated.  To that end, one of my favorite foods is hummus – I can load up on it and the carbohydrates can easily get away from me!  Don’t get me wrong – there’s NOTHING wrong with carbohydrates, but when you’re trying to aggressively monitor your food intake to achieve certain physique goals, your enthusiasm for certain foods can sabotage those efforts.

That’s why I love this lower carb Cauliflower Hummus recipe.  It’s equally filling and delicious but with significantly less carbs.  To keep it lower carb, I enjoy it with fresh vegetables instead of pita bread, as well as my 3-ingredient flatbread!  I customize it a bit by adding some za’atar, mixed herb & spice blend.

Ingredients for 4 servings

  • 1 1/4 lb raw cauliflower florets
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (SUBSTITUTE olive oil)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
  • pinch of sea salt & pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/4 cup water (if needed for thinning)
  • sea salt & pepper to taste
  • Garnish
    • za’atar (SUBSTITUTE dried thyme, oregano and sunflower
  • Enjoy with:

Steps

Step 1

Set oven to 420F.

Step 2

Add cauliflower florets to a bowl, drizzle with oil then sprinkle with cumin, sea salt & pepper. Toss the florets in the bowl to coat them. Add the florets to a baking tray lined with parchment. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Allow the florets to cool before adding them to the food processor along with the remaining ingredients EXCEPT the water and the garnish.

Step 4

Blend until smooth and add water as necessary. Taste, then season to taste with sea salt, pepper and lemon.

Step 5

Enjoy with fresh cut vegetables – mini-bell peppers, celery, cucumber – and flatbread recipe.

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Details

Prep 5min
Cook 30min
Total 35min

Nutrition per serving

Calories286cal
Protein7g
Fats26g
Carbs11g
Fiber5g
Sugar4g
About Kevin - author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hey, I'm Kevin

My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.

By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!