I love hummus, and I love creating super healthy, healing spins on classic recipes.
Why mess with a good thing you might say? Let’s be real, beans can be very troublesome for many of us! With poor digestion the root cause of all that ails us, I say why not create a fresh take on this classic favorite!
Once you learn to combine ingredients in ways that taste amazing like this… and cause no harm to your body, it only makes sense to whip it up yourself at home!
Voila! I offer you my Cauliflower Hummus recipe as my fresh, beanless spin on a classic favorite. PLUS, I include Za’atar, one of my favorite spice blends as a garnish, for it’s authentic Middle Eastern flavor!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 head of cauliflower, chopped
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 lemons, juice
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper to taste
GARNISH:
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil to drizzle for garnish
- Za’atar for garnish (optional, but recommended)
- Crushed Red Pepper to taste (optional)
- Fresh Parsley for garnish
- Small handful of Pumpkin Seeds and/or Pignoli nuts for garnish
DIRECTIONS
- Steam cauliflower for 3 to 5 minutes — close to raw, with just an edge off. Cool.
- Add all ingredients (except garnish) to food processor and blend until the mixture is well combined.
- Add water, if needed, to thin.
- Season and garnish to taste.
Best served with a crudites of your favorite veggies, or wrapped in a leafy green like a collard leaf with olives and red peppers!
Buono Appetito!!
Tell me how you like it in the comments section below! I’d love to hear how you like this recipe!
