Roasted Cauliflower & Macadamia Nut Hummus
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Servings
6
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
40 minutes
Calories
186
Cristina Curp from @thecastawaykitchen created a dreamy Mediterranean hummus-style dip with our Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil, cauliflower, and macadamia nuts. Pair it with grain-free flatbread or raw veggies for dipping.
Ingredients
1 large head of cauliflower
2 slices of bacon
1/4 small onion
5 garlic cloves
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4-5 Tablespoons Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/3 cup macadamia nuts
2 tablespoons capers
1/4 cup minced parsley
3 lemons
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Chop cauliflower into 1-inch pieces. Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces. Dice onion. Slice 1 lemon. Peel garlic cloves.
- Toss cauliflower, onions, bacon, and lemon on a sheet pan with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil, salt, and pepper. Spread mixture evenly on sheet pan. Add garlic cloves, placing them atop a piece of bacon or lemon slice.
- Place sheet pan in the oven to roast for 30-40 minutes.
- With 10 minutes left on the timer of your roasted vegetable and bacon mixture, add the macadamia nuts to the sheet pan in the oven. Roast for the remaining 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, add the minced parsley, 1 tablespoon of capers, and the juice of the remaining 2 lemons to a food processor. Once cool, add the roasted cauliflower mixture to the food processor, along with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil.
- Process the mixture until it is smooth or almost smooth. Cristina likes her vegetable hummus a little bit on the chunky side, so blend it to your desired texture.
Serve hummus in a large plate or bowl. Make a well in the center, fill with one tablespoon of capers and a drizzle of avocado oil, plus additional crushed macadamia nuts if desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Note
Nutrition information calculated using Cronometer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
- Calories per serving
- 186
- Carbs
- 8.9 grams
- Fat
- 15.8 grams
- Protein
- 4 grams
When you're looking for a quick, easy snack or a crowd-pleasing dish to bring to a party, hummus is the perfect solution. Rich, creamy, and a better choice than many other snack alternatives loaded with sugar and preservatives, hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas, spices, and olive oil.
This savory take on the classic dip subs roasted cauliflower in for the chickpeas and swaps our Primal Kitchen Avocado Oil for a more neutral flavor that allows the crisp, buttery macadamias to shine. Try adding a dollop to a Mediterranean grain bowl with couscous or quinoa and kalamata olives, or use it as a spread for veggie sandwiches served atop grain-free rolls. For a vegetarian hummus, simply remove the bacon or use sundried tomatoes to add a subtle smokiness.
You might also enjoy these other veggie recipes:
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Grilled Corn Ribs
- Baked Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
- Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
- Caramelized Cauliflower & Poblano Slaw Tacos
About the recipe creator:
As the daughter of Cuban immigrants, Cristina’s fiery go-getter personality has driven The Castaway Kitchen to grow considerably, even publishing an e-book. Through her creative recipes and beautiful pictures, Cristina inspires others to take their health into their own hands and to eat beautiful, nourishing meals and have fun doing it! Follow Cristina on Instagram: @thecastawaykitchen.
