Roasted Cauliflower Hummus {Paleo + Vegan + Whole30}

This low carb 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, flavorful, and healthy dip !

Roasted cauliflower hummus

Can you have hummus on a low carb / paleo diet?

YES!

Thanks to this roasted cauliflower hummus that is low carb, keto friendly, whole30 compliant, paleo, AND vegan 🙌🏼

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 cauliflower pizza crust. Even California Pizza Kitchen has a cauliflower pizza crust that is crazy good.

And these healthy mexican roasted cauliflower tacos with cashew lime crema from a couple of weeks ago? 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 healthy paleo dip!

How to make roasted cauliflower hummus

This healthy 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 it’s flavor and brings out it’s 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 paleo friendly 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. This is what makes the recipe low carb, paleo, keto friendly, and whole30 compliant.

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 // healthy ingredients that come together and make food magic for a FULL flavored snacking experience!

Why this roasted cauliflower hummus is healthy

This roasted cauliflower hummus is made with real foods and nutrient dense ingredients.

The main ingredient, cauliflower, is a part of the cancer fighting group of vegetables known as cruciferous vegetables.

The other well known vegetables in this family are:

• Kale
• Cabbage
• Brussel Sprouts
• Broccoli

Cauliflower is high in B vitamins, fiber, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and antioxidants that support both phase 1 + phase 2 of the bodies detoxification process.

All of the other ingredients in the hummus are clean and good for your body, too. No inflammatory oils, artificial flavors, or additives that you may otherwise find in store bought brands.

YAY for healthy & yummy homemade eats!

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Serving suggestions

Good paleo snacks are hard to come by! But this one definitely hits the spot.

This cauliflower hummus makes a FANTASTIC afternoon snack. The perfect 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 bomb appetizer spread
• Your favorite Mediterranean meals

Dietary modifications

This roasted cauliflower hummus is a wholesome + clean snack. It is naturally gluten free, nut free, dairy free, vegan, vegetarian, paleo, keto friendly, low carb, and whole30 compliant (and of course, delicious 😉).

Essentially this hummus is a safe bet for pleasing everyone at your table.

If you want to enjoy this hummus on a Whole30 protocol make sure you choose something to serve it with that is also compliant. Fresh cut vegetables, apple slices, or a mediterranean bowl would all be excellent choices!

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 will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for 5-7 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!

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