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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Over Hummus

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Vegetarian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower, stem removed and chopped into bite sized florets
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • salt and pepper to taste
simple hummus
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained reserving half the liquid
  • ¼ cup Tahini
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • salt to taste
garnish
  • chopped parsley optional 
  • chopped mint leaves optional 
  • crushed red pepper flakes optional 
  • lemon zest optional 
  • grilled pita for serving

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  2. Place cauliflower florets into a mixing bowl and toss together with oil, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, pepper flakes, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Transfer cauliflower onto a baking sheet and spread evenly in a single layer. Roast cauliflower for 25 to 30 minutes or until nicely caramelized and tender. Remove from oven and slightly cool.
  4. For hummus: Place garbanzo beans, plus reserved liquid, tahini, oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt into the well of a blender and puree until desired consistency is achieved (adding water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, as needed). Adjust seasonings.
  5. To assemble: Pour hummus into a large bowl and make a well in the center (can easily do this with the back of a ladle). Fill hummus well with roasted cauliflower and top with more crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, parsley, and mint. Serve with grilled pita bread.