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Crispy Roasted Cauliflower and Pine Nut Hummus

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This roasted cauliflower hummus is blended with creamy chickpeas and tahini, then topped with crispy roasted cauliflower and toasted pine nuts. Simple to make, rich in flavor, and perfect to share.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Cauliflower
  • 1 head cauliflower cut into small florets
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp za’atar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Spiced Oil
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp roasted pine nuts
  • 1 freshly grated garlic clove
  • Handful of chopped parsley
  • 1 tsp za’atar
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Pinch of salt
To Serve
  • Hummus
  • Extra roasted pine nuts optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large sheet-Pan
  • 1 Wooden Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Heat safe bowl
  • 1 Microplane

Method
 

  1. Rinse and cut cauliflower into small florets and spread them directly on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, za’atar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss the florets right on the pan until evenly coated and spread them out in a single layer.
  2. Roast for 25 minutes, then toss and continue roasting until the cauliflower is golden and crisp on the edges.
  3. While the cauliflower roasts, make the spiced oil. Add pine nuts to a small pot and toast over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Pour in the olive oil and warm until it just begins to bubble.
  4. In a heat-safe bowl, combine grated garlic, chopped parsley, za’atar, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Carefully pour the hot oil and toasted pine nuts over the mixture. Stir and let sit while the cauliflower finishes roasting.
  5. To serve, spread a layer of hummus on a plate. Spoon some of the warm spiced oil and pine nuts over the hummus. Pile the hot, crispy cauliflower on top and finish with a few extra roasted pine nuts if desired.

Notes

Top Tips

  • Toast the pine nuts first, then add the olive oil right to the same pot so it picks up their nutty flavor
  • Pour the hot oil over the parsley and spices to wake them up and deepen the aroma
  • Season the cauliflower well before roasting so it gets flavorful and crisp
  • Always serve it right away so the cauliflower stays crisp against the creamy hummus
  • Any leftover oil can be saved in a jar and used on vegetables, eggs, or bread

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