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Low-Carb Hummus – Keto & Vegan Recipe

May 16, 2018 By Idriss 6 Comments

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How’s it going friends? I’m so excited about today’s recipe, I know I say that almost all the time, but it’s true! Today we reinvent hummus: we make it low-carb, rich in healthy fats, and vegan.  This is my Low-Carb Cauliflower Hummus Recipe.

Hummus without Hummus

Fun fact: in Arabic, Hummus translates to chickpeas (literally). I grew up in Morocco and didn’t really have much hummus, or chickpeas for that matter. Actually, the first time I had hummus was here in Montreal (so figure I was about 18).

I remember being confused by the name of the dip as I was standing in front of the menu in a downtown falafel fast-food restaurant. I ordered falafel, and then the most perplexing question was asked:

“Do you want some hummus with your falafel?”

I thought that the dude was asking me if I want chickpeas to go with my falafel.

Add to my confusion: the Falafel-dude didn’t say “hummus” with an English, North-American accent. He was middle-eastern, and his Arabic pronunciation was spot-on. All of those facts led to me having that dumb look on my face that said: “I’m sorry what?”

This entire story was just to tell you that, yeah, hummus made without chickpeas is kind of a weird idea. Because hummus = chickpeas. Back to the recipe:

Low-Carb Cauliflower Hummus – Keto Vegan Recipe | This is an easy "hummus" that takes just around 15 minutes to whip up and serve. #ket #vegan #veganketo #ketorecipes #hummus #easyrecipe

Let’s get this straight: hummus in North-America means creamy, nutty dip.

We do everything differently here anyway.

Low-Carb Cauliflower Hummus – Keto Vegan Recipe | This is an easy "hummus" that takes just around 15 minutes to whip up and serve. #ket #vegan #veganketo #ketorecipes #hummus #easyrecipe

Keto Hummus

In order to reduce the carbohydrates that are naturally present in the classic version of hummus, I of course had to swap chickpeas for a less carb-heavy alternative: the mighty cauliflower.

Cauliflower is an amazing veggie, as it packs a ton of nutrients to a surprisingly low carb-count.

The second swap is tahini to almond butter. Tahini (sesame paste) is the classic choice for hummus, but I am a die-hard fan of almond butter and that is why I chose to use it.

I find that almond butter makes for a much creamier hummus not to mention that its delicate flavour compliments the cauliflower perfectly without overpowering it.

Enough talk, let’s jump to the recipe :

Low-Carb Cauliflower Hummus – Keto Vegan Recipe | This is an easy "hummus" that takes just around 15 minutes to whip up and serve. #ket #vegan #veganketo #ketorecipes #hummus #easyrecipe
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Low-Carb Cauliflower Hummus

Quick and easy recipe for a cauliflower hummus. 
Course Snack
Cuisine Vegan Keto
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 231kcal
Author Idriss

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower head
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/4 olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 tsp salt or more, depending how salty you like your food
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped

Plus: Cayenne and olive oil to garnish

    Instructions

    • Cut the florets from your cauliflower head and place them in a large heatproof glass bowl. Cut them as you would cut brocoli to make "bite sized" pieces, or a bit bigger, just so they're somewhat even (for the cooking). Microwave your cauliflower for 10-12 minutes on high heat or until it's completely cooked through. This will depend on the size of your cuts and the power of your microwave. 
    • Move your cooked cauliflower to a large food processor, add olive oil, garlic, almond butter, salt, black pepper and cumin. Juice your lemon and add the juice to the contents in your food processor. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and add salt if needed. If you like your hummus a little more zesty add a little more lemon juice.
    • Serve in a bowl or a large plate topped with olive oil and a good pinch of cayenne. Enjoy!

    Notes

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 231kcal
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    Comments

    1. Tracy Hayes

      April 17, 2019 at 10:22

      Hi, looks delicious! How long will this hummus last once prepared?
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Idriss

        April 17, 2019 at 17:31

        Hi Tracy! It should last for up to 4 days in the fridge. Maybe a little longer 🙂

        Reply
    2. Shelby

      April 28, 2019 at 09:26

      I can’t wait to make this! I enjoy spicy supreme hummus what would you add to make it spicy?
      Thank you!

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      • Idriss

        April 28, 2019 at 12:27

        Hi Shelby!
        I like the flavor of chipotle peppers, so you could add that to give it a super kick. Or you can go with something more simple like ground cayenne 🙂
        Enjoy !

        Reply
    3. Julie

      August 7, 2019 at 16:37

      I assume that’s 1/4 CUP of olive oil? Recipe only says 1/4 olive oil

      Reply
      • Idriss

        August 8, 2019 at 17:23

        Yes! Sorry about that Julie, I’ll update it.

        Reply

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