Creamy Cauliflower Hummus Recipe Vegan Appetizers Snacks Vegetarian Vegetables

To serve, place the hummus in a bowl and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika. Use thinly sliced tart apples, celery sticks, raw radish chips, or other vegges to dip with.

Cuisine: American / Middle Eastern

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Servings: Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

3 cups raw cauliflower florets

2 Tbsp water

2 Tbsp avocado or olive oil

1/2 tsp salt

3 whole garlic cloves

1.5 Tbsp Tahini paste

3 Tbsp lemon juice

2 raw garlic cloves, crushed (in addition to above)

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

3/4 tsp kosher salt

smoked paprika and extra olive oil for serving

Here's how to make it: 

Combine the cauliflower, water, 2 Tbsp avocado or olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 3 whole garlic cloves to a microwave safe dish. Microwave for about 15 minutes – or until softened and darkened in color.

Put the cauliflower mixture into a magic bullet, blender, or food processor and blend. Add the tahini paste, lemon juice, 2 raw garlic cloves, 3 Tbsp olive oil, and 3/4 tsp kosher salt. Blend until mostly smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.