Purple Cauliflower Hummus
Purple hummus? Why not call it unicorn hummus!? Making homemade hummus can be fun because you have freedom to play with unique flavors or ingredients. If you don’t have purple cauliflower, you can definitely do this with a white one. Be creative with your garnishes as well. I love adding seeds for a little crunch. Freshly minced garlic adds lovely texture with a powerful punch of flavor. A simple drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or lemon juice is also enough on its own. Play and have fun.
Ingredients:
1 head of purple cauliflower
4 cloves of garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
15 oz can or carton of chickpeas, rinse
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup water
Juice of 1 lemon
Sprinkle or two of black pepper
*add tahini for a true hummus style recipe or you can skip it if you don’t have, didn’t worry!
Optional garnishes: freshly minced garlic, drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, sprouts, seeds, lemon zest, roasted cauliflower florets
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside. In the meantime, clean and cut the cauliflower into florets. Spread cauliflower onto the baking sheet then add 4 cloves of garlic to the pan. Drizzle a little olive oil, about 1 tablespoon, over the florets. Bake in the oven until florets are tender, about 20 minutes. Once cooked, let cool before adding to the high powered blender or food processor.
Once ready to make the hummus, add these ingredients to the canister: cooked cauliflower and roasted garlic, rinsed chickpeas, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, cumin, ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, tahini (if using), ¾ cup of water. Blend until it reaches your desired consistency. To thin out, feel try to add a little more olive oil, apple cider vinegar or water.
Keep the prepared hummus cold until ready to serve. It can stay in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. Serve with veggies or pita chips.
Optional garnishes: freshly minced garlic, drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, sprouts, seeds, lemon zest, roasted cauliflower florets.
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