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    Home > Easy Keto Recipes

    Published: Apr 10, 2023 by Denise Browning · "Post may have affiliate links so I earn a commission at no extra cost to you."

    Keto Hummus

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    a bowl of keto hummus with veggies around it.

    This keto hummus is made with cauliflower as the base in just 10 minutes. It's healthy, creamy, and mildly spicy, making the best quick and easy snack or appetizer that is also low-carb, Whole 30, vegan, and gluten-free.  

    close up of a bowl of keto hummus with a hand dipping pita chips in it and veggies around it.

    NFL season is still on! And along with sporting events comes food, of course... and the best eats are handy and tasty finger foods.

    They don't have to be heavy in order to be delicious and fun. This quick, low-carb hummus made with cauliflower instead of chickpeas will blow your mind.

    Well, who isn't crazy about hummus? Just the mention of it makes my mouth water!

    If you are on a keto diet, this is the best plant-based dip for you!

    Table of Contents

    • 1 Is authentic hummus keto?
    • 2 Cauliflower Hummus Recipe
    • 3 Ingredients and Substitutions
    • 4 HOW TO MAKE KETO HUMMUS WITH CAULIFLOWER
    • 5 TIPS FOR MAKING LOW-CARB HUMMUS
    • 6 FAQ'S
    • 7 What to serve with keto hummus
    • 8 How to store
    • 9 Other Keto Cauliflower Recipes
    • 10 Other Dip recipes
    • 11 Keto Hummus

    Is authentic hummus keto?

    No! The base for classic or traditional hummus is chickpeas or garbanzo beans, which are not keto-friendly. It is certainly gluten-free but not keto or low-carb. 

    Cauliflower Hummus Recipe

    pita chips dipped in a bowl of creamy cauliflower hummus  with crudites around it.

    This keto cauliflower hummus is super easy to prepare and a real crowd-pleaser! Don't believe me? Well, then see for yourself!

    Our keto hummus dip follows the same concept as the classic Levantine dip or spread prepared with chickpeas... and is much healthier and more delicious than store-bought hummus.

    But we make ours with tahini paste, lemon juice, salt, cumin, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, jalapeno, cilantro, or parsley.

    The difference is that in this keto hummus, cooked cauliflower is used instead of chickpeas, making it low-carb. 

    You can either cook your cauliflower in a steamer or in the microwave as I did. Then, place it in a food processor with the other ingredients and pulse until creamy and smooth. 

    To finish, top with a good drizzle of EVOO, chopped parsley - and if you want some extra garnishes- a dash of smoked paprika and toasted sesame seeds.   

    See? Easy peasy and so delish just like this avocado hummus and cranberry hummus -- although these aren't keto-friendly dips. 

    I love to serve mine with low-carb veggies or keto pita chips.

    Ingredients and Substitutions

    To make this keto hummus, you will need the following:

    • 3 cups raw cauliflower florets, fresh (not frozen)
    • 2 tablespoon water
    • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and divided (or roasted garlic)
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle on top
    • 2 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste), or if you prefer, nut butter
    • 3 tablespoon lemon juice (or lime juice)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • A dash of ground cumin
    • 2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos, de-seeded (or canned jalapenos, drained)
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (or parsley if you prefer)

    HOW TO MAKE KETO HUMMUS WITH CAULIFLOWER

    1. Combine the cauliflower, water, and 2 whole garlic cloves in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave for about 5-8 minutes or until cooked and softened. Make sure to let your cooked cauliflower cool first.

    cooked cauliflower florets in a bowl.

    2. Next, put the cooked cauliflower and garlic into a food processor or speed blender. Alternatively, you can toss raw cauliflower with a good drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Then, roast it in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F (200 C) for 22-25 minutes or until softened and golden brown if you prefer, making a roasted cauliflower hummus.

    cooked cauliflower in a food processor.

    3. Add the EVOO, tahini paste, lemon juice, salt, cumin, jalapeño, 1 tablespoon of cilantro or parsley, and the 2 remaining garlic cloves. Blend until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust salt as needed!

    4. Use celery sticks or low-carb veggie crudites for dipping (e.g. bell pepper sticks, cucumber slices, sliced radishes, etc). Garnish the top with a drizzle of EVOO plus the remaining tablespoon of cilantro/parsley. If desired, also top it with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and toasted sesame seeds.

    charcuterie board with a bowl of the healthy dip.

    TIPS FOR MAKING LOW-CARB HUMMUS

    If you are in a hurry, cook the cauliflower in the microwave. But if you have time, prefer to roast it because it will make your cauliflower hummus tastes even more delicious. 

    Do not over-blend your keto hummus. Blend it just enough to get creamy and smooth.

    Make sure to adjust the seasonings to your taste. 

    Avoid using frozen cauliflower! Why? Even after cooking, it will continue to release extra liquid, making your keto hummus watery.

    If you are neither vegan nor on a whole 30 diet, you can blend about ⅓ cup of crumbled feta cheese into the cauliflower mixture, making it more consistent and delicious. But because feta contains a lot of sodium, you may skip the salt in this recipe. 

    FAQ'S

    Can I make it ahead?

    Yes! You can prep this keto hummus ahead and store it in the fridge for 2-3 days before serving.

    What are the net carbs in hummus? 

    ¼ cup regular hummus has about 10.6 g of net carbs while our keto cauliflower hummus has 1.8 g of net carbs.

    A platter with authentic hummus.

    Can I replace cauliflower with other low-carb vegetables?

    Yes! You can replace cauliflower with broccoli florets or eggplant for example and still make a keto hummus. 

    What to serve with keto hummus

    The options are many: 

    low carb dip topped with cheese and chorizo with celery sticks on the side

    1. As a dip: 

    • Non-starchy vegetables (crudites): radish or cucumber slices, mini bell pepper halves, bell pepper sticks, celery sticks, cauliflower or broccoli florets, etc  
    • In a charcuterie board
    • Homemade keto pita chips
    • Keto tortilla chips

    2. As a spread: On low-carb toast

    3. As a side: In a keto hummus bowl

    How to store

    • Fridge: Store your keto hummus leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. 
    • Freezer: You can freeze it for up to 2-3 months. Then, thaw it in the fridge overnight and stir well.  

    Other Keto Cauliflower Recipes

    • Cauliflower steak
    • Cauliflower bread
    • Low-carb cauliflower soup
    • Keto dirty rice
    • Low-carb sushi bowl 

    Other Dip recipes

    • Keto Pumpkin dip
    • Keto cream cheese fruit dip
    • Creamy avocado dip
    • Keto Buffalo chicken dip
    • Whipped feta dip
    • Nuttela dip
    • Queso fundido
    • Chocolate fondue

    PIN & ENJOY!

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    keto hummus made with cauliflower and pita chips dipped in it with a hand.
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    Keto Hummus

    This keto hummus is made with cauliflower as the base in just 10 minutes. It's healthy, creamy, and mildly spicy, making the best quick and easy snack or appetizer that is also low-carb, Whole30, vegan, and gluten-free.
    Course:Appetizer
    Cuisine:American
    Keywords:cauliflower hummus, keto hummus
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 12 people
    Calories63.9 kcal
    Author Denise Browning
    Cost $ 0.20 per person

    Equipment

    • 1 Food processor or speed blender
    • 1 large microwave-safe bowl

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups raw cauliflower florets fresh (not frozen)
    • 2 tablespoon water
    • 4 garlic cloves peeled and divided (or roasted garlic)
    • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil plus extra to drizzle on top
    • 2 tablespoon tahini sesame seed paste, or if you prefer, nut butter
    • 3 tablespoon lemon juice or lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • A dash of ground cumin
    • 2 tablespoons chopped jalapenos de-seeded (or canned jalapenos, drained)
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley if you prefer
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    Instructions

    • Combine the cauliflower, water, and 2 whole garlic cloves in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave for about 5-8 minutes or until cooked and softened. Make sure to let your cooked cauliflower cool first.
    • Next, put the drained cooked cauliflower and garlic into a food processor or speed blender. Alternatively, you can toss raw cauliflower with a good drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Then, roast it in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F (200 C) for 22-25 minutes or until softened and golden brown if you prefer, making a roasted cauliflower hummus.
    • Add the EVOO, tahini paste, lemon juice, salt, cumin, jalapeño, 1 tablespoon of cilantro or parsley, and the 2 remaining garlic cloves. Blend until creamy and smooth. Taste and adjust salt as needed!
    • Use celery sticks or low-carb veggie crudites for dipping (e.g. bell pepper sticks, cucumber slices, sliced radishes, etc). Garnish the top with a drizzle of EVOO plus the remaining tablespoon of cilantro/parsley. If desired, also top it with a sprinkle of smoked paprika and toasted sesame seeds.

    Recipe Notes

    How to Store
    • Fridge: Store your keto hummus leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. 
    • Freezer: You can freeze it for up to 2-3 months. Then, thaw it in the fridge overnight and stir well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3.8g | Sodium: 105.8mg | Potassium: 100.7mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.7g | Vitamin A: 33.4IU | Vitamin C: 16.9mg | Calcium: 11.6mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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    Please note that health-focused and diet information provided on easyanddelish.com is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult with your doctor or other qualified health professional prior to initiating any significant change in your diet or exercise regimen, or for any other issue necessitating medical advice.

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    Post was first published on January 2, 2017.

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    1. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      January 06, 2017 at 9:48 am

      My husband is trying to watch how many carbs he is eating and your alternative hummus recipe will certainly please him.

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    2. John/Kitchen Riffs says

      January 04, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Hummus is such good stuff! And love what you've done with it in this recipe -- inspired stuff. Happy New Year!

      Reply
    3. Deb|EastofEdenCooking says

      January 03, 2017 at 11:00 am

      What a scrumptious way to enjoy hummus! Cauliflower is such an underrated vegetable, you've given it the spotlight it deserves.

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