Name: Easy Roasted Cauliflower Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 large head of cauliflower – about 1 3/4 pound, cut into small florets; 2 cloves of garlic; 1 1/2 tablespoons of avocado oil; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 cup tahini; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt + more to taste; about 1/4 cup water to thin

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This roasted cauliflower hummus is a delicious bean free swap for traditional hummus! All the same flavors that you love in hummus, but made with roasted cauliflower instead of chickpeas. It can be made in your vitamix or food processor. A creamy and flavorful dip that’s perfect for snacking or meal prep!

Small glass jar with swirled cauliflower hummus. Topped with olive oil and parsley, on a white background and surrounded by crackers and cucumber slices

Roasted cauliflower hummus

Can you really make hummus from cauliflower instead of chickpeas?

YES!

But does it also taste good?

That’s a very important question, my friends. Just because you CAN make something, doesn’t always mean you should. But in the case of this hummus, it is 100% worth making.

It has all the same flavors that you love in a classic hummus, but without the chickpeas.

And it owes everything to the the astounding versatility of cauliflower.

Cauliflower is having a bit of a moment right now and FOR GOOD REASON. I never knew I could love a pizza crust made out of a vegetable so much until I tried a cauliflower pizza crust. Even mainstream pizza shops are starting to serve them.

And these mexican roasted cauliflower tacos with cashew lime crema? We’re still completely obsessed with them, too!

But I digress!

We’re here today to talk about why roasted cauliflower hummus is so awesome. Giving us one more reason to love that humble, perfect vegetable.

This time, cauliflower shines as the main ingredient in this homemade dip!

Side view of small glass jar with swirled cauliflower hummus. Topped with olive oil and parsley, on a white background and surrounded by crackers and cucumber slices

How to make roasted cauliflower hummus

This low carb hummus is actually super easy to make. Your oven and vitamix / food processor do most of the hard work.

Start by roasting a tray of cauliflower florets in the oven until soft and just starting to caramelize. This only takes about 20 minutes, maybe less depending on the size of your cauliflower florets and your oven.

Roasting the cauliflower intensifies its flavor and brings out its sweetness, giving the hummus a much more rich and interesting flavor profile than if it were steamed or boiled.

After the cauliflower comes out of the oven, simply add it to your vitamix or food processor along with all of the other classic hummus ingredients and process until smooth and creamy!

For the smoothest + creamiest hummus consistency, use a vitamix or any other high speed blender.

If you using a food processor, you will probably want to process the hummus for a little extra time. Give it a good 2-3 minutes and the consistency will come together nicely.

I have made it both ways and it is equally delicious with either tool.

Ingredients in this roasted cauliflower hummus

The ingredients in this cauliflower hummus very closely mimic the same ingredients you would use for a classic hummus recipe.

The main swap in this recipe is using roasted cauliflower instead of chickpeas.

The ingredients in this hummus are:

Roasted cauliflower
Garlic
Tahini, or another seed or nut butter – macademia nut butter, or sunflower seed butter are great substitutes
Lemon juice
Cumin
Sea salt
Water

Just some basic pantry friendly ingredients that come together and make food magic for a FULL flavored snacking experience!

Close up view of a small glass jar with swirled cauliflower hummus. Topped with olive oil and parsley, on a white background and surrounded by crackers and cucumber slices

Dipping a cracker into a small glass jar with swirled cauliflower hummus. Topped with olive oil and parsley, on a white background and surrounded by crackers and cucumber slices

Super close up view of a small glass jar with swirled cauliflower hummus

Serving suggestions

This cauliflower hummus makes a FANTASTIC afternoon snack. The best veggie filled pick-me-up for when the snacking hour hits.

It is delicious served with:

Fresh cut vegetables
Grain free crackers
Apple slices
A spread of your favorite appetizers
Your favorite Mediterranean meals

A few notes on the recipe

If you want to make this hummus WITHOUT tahini, you can substitute sunflower seed butter, macadamia nut butter, or cashew butter.
I like to roast the garlic with the cauliflower, to temper the garlicky flavor just a little bit. If you love the taste of raw garlic you can add it raw instead. If you decide to use raw garlic, I would recommend only using 1 small clove.
This hummus should keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for 5 days (although I doubt it will last that long!)
This recipe is a great jumping off point for endless hummus flavor combinations. You could make it spicy by adding some jalapeño, toss in some fresh herbs, or even some olives / artichokes to up the Mediterranean vibe!