Cauliflower Hummus

Healthy, legume-free hummus that everyone will love. Warming spices, add depth of flavor, while the polyphenol-rich olive oil and sesame tahini provides excellent sources of healthy fats to fuel your brain and keep you fuller for longer. Cauliflower contains sulfur-containing compounds called glucosinolates that have cancer fighting powers that may reduce inflammation and stabilize blood sugar.

Makes 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1 large head of organic cauliflower

• 1/4 c. Organic, Unfiltered olive oil

• 1/4 c. Organic tahini

• 2 lemons

• 1/2 t. Ground cumin

• 1/2 t. Ground turmeric

• 1/4 t. Ground coriander

• 1:4 t. Ground black pepper

• Sea salt to taste

• 1/4 c. Water

• 1-2 garlic cloves (optional)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350.

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Place cauliflower florets and both lemons cut in half on the pan.

• Drizzle with olive oil, sea salt and paper.

• Bake for 45 min. or until soft.

• Remove from oven and place all ingredients except lemons in a food processor or high powered blender.

• Purée until smooth.

• Add juice from the roasted lemons.

• Adjust consistency and taste with more water and spices.

• Serve with sunflower and pumpkin seeds on top.

• For a salad dressing version, place 2-3 T. In a bowl and add hot water, a T. at a time.

• Whisk until you reach desired consistency.