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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Appetizers

    Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

    Published: Jan 20, 2020 · by Nicole · Updated: Sep 15, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Roasted Cauliflower HummusI trimmed the calories from regular hummus by using roasted cauliflower instead of chickpeas. This vegan hummus recipe makes a great snack!

    Low-Calorie Hummus

    You know what I hate? Suggested serving sizes.

    I love hummus. I don't make usually make hummus myself (unless it's Edamame Hummus) because it ends up being a disaster, so I buy the little tubs of hummus at the grocery store. And I totally want to eat half the tub in one sitting. But a serving size is almost always two tablespoons.

    Two tablespoons. Which is nothing! Who eats two tablespoons of hummus?!

    I am totally a volume eater. Hummus is a healthy food, but the calories really add up when you want to eat more than two tablespoons. So I thought I'd try replacing the chickpeas with roasted cauliflower. Oh sure, my hummus wouldn't have as much protein, but I'd be able to eat a lot more of it, which is nice too, right? As usual, I thought I was being super innovative, but then I Googled it and about a gajillion recipes for paleo hummus made with cauliflower came up. Oh snap.

    Roasted Cauliflower for Hummus
    Anyway, if you divide this Roasted Cauliflower Hummus into four HUGE SERVINGS (see, all caps means the servings are big), you end up saving about 90 calories per serving. I kind of wanted to have a more impressive number for you, but 90 calories is better than nothing, right? Each HUGE SERVING is a little over 200 calories, so if you serve this with some whole wheat pita bread and fresh veggies, it makes a nice light lunch.

    Oh, and I bet you're wondering how it tastes. Does Roasted Cauliflower Hummus taste like real hummus? Well, yes and no. With the garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, it does taste like hummus, but because it's made with roasted cauliflower, it has a subtle sweetness and nuttiness that regular hummus doesn't have. If you've ever added caramelized onions to hummus, it's kind of like that.

    Recipe

    Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Recipe

    Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

    A lower calorie hummus with roasted cauliflower substituted for chickpeas.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Course: Sauces, Dips & Dressings, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Low Calorie, Vegetarian
    Keyword: hummus recipe, lower calorie hummus, Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Hummus
    Servings: 4 -6 servings
    Calories: 219kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium head cauliflower broken into small florets
    • oil mister or cooking spray
    • 1 clove garlic
    • ⅓ cup tahini
    • 2 tbsp lemon juice
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • lemon wedges olive oil, and parsley for garnish
    • pita bread and fresh veggies for serving
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with oil or cooking spray.
    • Place cauliflower florets on baking sheet. Spray with additional oil or cooking spray. Roast for 40 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Remove from oven and cool.
    • Combine cauliflower, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in food processor. Process until smooth. Add water one tablespoon at a time for a thinner consistency, if desired.
    • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges, pita bread, and fresh veggies.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 532mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Diane {Created by Diane} says

      January 15, 2013 at 11:33 pm

      I love hummus and will have to give this DELICIOUS recipe a try!

      Reply
    2. Jade says

      January 16, 2013 at 1:25 am

      OMG I totally agree! The pack I buy is 200g and has 20 serves per pack. REALLY!?! More like 2!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        January 16, 2013 at 12:14 pm

        It's ridiculous, isn't it?!

        Reply
    3. Jeanette says

      January 16, 2013 at 12:14 pm

      What a fantastic idea! I love roasted cauliflower and hummus + the idea of a lower calorie hummus that tastes great.

      Reply
    4. Kristen says

      January 16, 2013 at 1:02 pm

      2TBSP serving- I KNOW right?! I can eat like half a container of hummus no probs. I love this idea though bc roasted cauliflower is so yummy! Can't wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        January 17, 2013 at 12:17 pm

        I hope you like it if you make it! 😀

        Reply
    5. Jennifer H says

      January 16, 2013 at 2:29 pm

      yum!!

      Reply
    6. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says

      January 16, 2013 at 2:32 pm

      its the best hummus out there 🙂 I made this few weeks ago and was completely hooked!!! will have to look into edamame hummus now 🙂

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        January 17, 2013 at 12:15 pm

        Yes, definitely try edamame hummus too! It is one of my favorites. 🙂

        Reply
    7. BusyWorkingMama says

      January 16, 2013 at 9:20 pm

      Looks delicious! Cauliflower is one of my favorite veggies. I can literally eat a whole steamed cauliflower head sprinkled with some Cajun seasoning.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        January 17, 2013 at 12:06 pm

        I made roasted cauliflower steaks with Cajun seasoning from another blog a few months ago--it was so good!

        Reply
        • Karen says

          January 27, 2013 at 2:02 pm

          Repost please. = )

          Reply
          • Kiersten says

            January 28, 2013 at 9:05 am

            Here's the link: http://fooddoodles.com/2012/07/05/cajun-roasted-cauliflower-steaks-with-homemade-cajun-seasoning/ 🙂

            Reply
    8. Richa says

      January 17, 2013 at 12:45 am

      Awesome!! i also eat a lot of hummus when i am in the mood. i love this cauli version..we already eat so much bean in the whole day that a no bean snack will perfectly.

      Reply
    9. Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says

      January 19, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      I just picked up some cauliflower that was on sale - this is perfect!

      Reply
    10. debra pearlstein says

      January 20, 2013 at 7:34 pm

      Hummus is a great snack. I'll try this one. Thanks!

      Reply
    11. Laura (GotChocolate) says

      January 20, 2013 at 11:47 pm

      Clever to use cauliflower! I, too, have noticed the calories in hummus. What's up with that? It's HEALTHY! I've had cauliflower made into mashed potatoes before so I KNOW I'd love this. 😀

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        January 21, 2013 at 8:53 am

        I love cauliflower mashed potatoes! And I just saw a baked potato soup recipe on another blog that used cauliflower in it to cut the calories. Cauliflower: It's a miracle.

        Reply
    12. Jill Clark says

      January 22, 2013 at 3:21 pm

      I made this on the weekend. It was so delicious. The perfect snack for the football games. Will make it again for Super Bowl. Thank you so much for your awesome website.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        January 22, 2013 at 6:13 pm

        Thanks for letting me know--I'm glad it turned out well! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Shirley says

      January 22, 2013 at 9:08 pm

      That's the serving size?? Oops, I just ate some Tribe hummus before, and it wasn't 2 tablespoons. 🙂 I've replaced some olive oil and Tahini with fat-free Greek yogurt when making from scratch before, since I heard that reduces fat/calories too. Now I want to try it with cauliflower!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        January 24, 2013 at 10:50 am

        I've heard about using Greek yogurt in hummus too, but I'm not a big yogurt fan (unless I'm baking with it!), so cauliflower will have to do. 🙂

        Reply
    14. Funky foodie says

      January 23, 2013 at 7:42 pm

      Haha, my fiance eats an entire 200ml tub in one sitting! He's a bit of a hummus addict! I may have to make this one night =] I won't mind so much if he scoffs a lot of this stuff! <3

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        January 24, 2013 at 10:31 am

        Yup, hummus is healthy, but a whole tub of it can really add up! 🙂

        Reply
    15. Katie says

      January 25, 2013 at 12:28 pm

      I was overhearing a conversation just yesterday about cauliflower hummus, and I admit I was a bit skeptical. I thought it might be watery. But after seeing this beautiful photograph at Healthy Aperture and reading your post, I am won over. Now I simply must try it! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        January 25, 2013 at 8:22 pm

        The reason I used roasted cauliflower was to keep it from being watery. Because I had the same thought! 🙂 But I might try using steamed cauliflower sometime just to see if it works...

        Reply
    16. Heidi @ Food Doodles says

      January 25, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      Hah, yes! 2 tbsp of hummus is a joke! As if I'm only going to eat 2 tbsp of it... I could see myself eating a ton of this hummus. What a great idea!

      Reply
    17. S says

      January 25, 2013 at 10:23 pm

      I would have never thought of adding cauliflower to hummus as the base instead of the vessel to get it in my mouth. Perfect!

      Reply
    18. Kalyn says

      January 28, 2013 at 10:29 am

      Love this idea, and just subscribed to your blog.

      Reply
      • Pille @ Nami-Nami says

        March 19, 2013 at 3:37 am

        Same here, Kalyn! I'll be making this and Alanna's version tonight and compare the roasted and steamed cauliflower "hummus" 🙂

        Reply
    19. Ricki says

      January 28, 2013 at 12:28 pm

      Sounds very much like baba ganoush, with cauliflower! And looks delicious, too. I recently tried an oil-free carrot hummus (but that one did have legumes) which was fabulous. I think I'd be willing to try just about any veg in a hummus these days. Adding veggies is such a great way to enhance flavor AND add key nutrients. Can't wait to try this one. 🙂

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        January 30, 2013 at 2:02 pm

        I love the idea of a carrot hummus--especially oil-free!

        Reply
    20. Kacie @ Savvy Sassy Me says

      February 11, 2013 at 1:26 pm

      OHMYGOSH. that sounds heavenly delicious and nutritious!! 😉

      Reply
    21. Clare says

      February 13, 2013 at 8:22 pm

      I made this and while it is delicious, I don't think it's too much lower in calories than hummus made with chickpeas. JUST the tahini and olive oil in this recipe = 690 calories (divided by your 4 huge serving suggestion = 172 calories just in tahini and olive oil). A medium head of cauliflower (5-6" diameter) is apx 144 calories (a can of chick peas is 330). This brings the total calories to 833 = 208 calories. Still not terrible and still lower than traditional hummus, but a bit off from the 90 cal. per serving posted. Still super tasty though! And I am pleased to be able to make hummus from fresh vs canned things, since I try to avoid BPA. Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        February 13, 2013 at 9:21 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed it! But if you read my post again, you'll see that I said this hummus saves 90 calories for a big serving, not that a big serving is 90 calories. And I mentioned that the total calorie count is just over 200, so our numbers are the same. 🙂

        Reply
        • Clare says

          February 13, 2013 at 11:06 pm

          Ahhhh! My bad! 🙂

          Reply
          • Kiersten says

            February 15, 2013 at 3:34 pm

            No worries. 🙂

            Reply
    22. A Girl & Her Food says

      February 15, 2013 at 10:46 pm

      This looks awesome! Love this take on hummus! Come by sometime and say hello at agirlandherfood.com!

      Reply
    23. Helen Fritzie says

      April 10, 2013 at 7:22 am

      This sounds yummy! Think I will just mix the roasted cauliflower in with a tub of hummus and you can have your protein and veggies, too. 🙂

      Reply
    24. CaliGirl says

      April 10, 2013 at 9:38 am

      If you cut the oil out of the recipe, it takes the calorie count way down. I make my own hummus because the store bought is usually loaded with oil :(. I also quit cooking with oil about two years ago.

      Reply
    25. christieGPhiB says

      April 26, 2013 at 1:09 am

      I made this with lime juice, it's all I had, and it was still AMAZING! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Kiersten says

        April 29, 2013 at 10:50 am

        Thanks for your comment! I'm going to have to try it with lime juice too now. 🙂

        Reply
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