Keto Hummus
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
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
- 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
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