Everything Bagel Cauliflower Hummus brings the savory crunch of everything bagel seasoning together with a low-carb, garlicky, creamy hummus. Oven-roasted cauliflower replaces chickpeas to create a flavorful dip that pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or chips.
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Ingredients to have on hand
- Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Tahini
- Cauliflower
- Garlic
- Olive oil
Lemon juice is optional but brightens the flavor and helps keep the hummus tasting fresh after refrigeration.
Equipment and Tools
You don’t need much equipment for this recipe. The main items that help make the process easier are:
- Food processor — for the smooth, creamy texture.
- Pastry brush — to lightly coat the florets with olive oil without an extra bowl.
- Garlic press — handy for fresh garlic, which gives the best flavor.
Oven Roast the Cauliflower
Choosing Your Cauliflower
Cauliflower is versatile and nutritious. For this recipe you’ll want about four pounds of fresh cauliflower, which is roughly two medium heads. Choose heads that are firm, free of dark or soft spots, with tight florets. Store cauliflower in the crisper drawer and try to buy it close to when you plan to cook.
The Inspiration
This recipe was inspired by store-bought everything bagel hummus. I experimented with my cauliflower hummus and adding everything bagel seasoning transformed it into a savory, crowd-pleasing dip.
Tips and FAQ
Boiling makes the cauliflower soft enough to blend, but roasting adds a deeper, caramelized flavor that enhances the hummus.
A food processor gives the smoothest, creamiest result. You could mash the roasted cauliflower by hand, but it will take more effort and won’t be as silky.
This recipe was developed with fresh cauliflower to allow for oven roasting. Frozen cauliflower could work in a pinch, but you’ll miss the roasted flavor unless you thaw and roast it first.
Combine All Ingredients Then Blend
A Seasoning for More than Just Bagels
Everything bagel seasoning combines sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic and onion, and salt. While it started as a bagel topping, it adds punchy, savory flavor to dips, salads, and roasted vegetables—especially this cauliflower hummus.
How to Serve and Store
Serve the hummus warm the day you make it, or chilled like traditional hummus. It’s excellent with pita chips, warm pita, sliced cucumbers, or a thinly sliced baguette. This recipe yields about three cups—enough to serve 6–8 people as an appetizer.
To serve, place a large scoop in a shallow bowl, drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil on top, and add a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Other Dips, Sauces and Appetizers
- Savory Cheesecake
- The Best Guacamole
- Bread Dipping Oil
- Philly Cheesesteak Bites
Recipe
Everything Bagel Cauliflower Hummus
All the flavor of an everything bagel topping blended into a low-carb, creamy cauliflower hummus. Oven-roasted cauliflower replaces chickpeas for a unique appetizer or dip.
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 2 heads cauliflower (about 4 pounds total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed (about 2 teaspoons)
- 4 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh, optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper (to taste)
- 3 tablespoons Everything Bagel Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon water (only if needed to adjust consistency)
Instructions
Prep and Bake Cauliflower
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly spray the parchment if desired.
- Rinse and core the cauliflower, then break into florets. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Use a pastry brush to coat the florets with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the cauliflower is soft and edges begin to brown.
Blend Ingredients
- Place the roasted cauliflower, garlic, tahini, lemon juice (if using), salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. If needed, add up to 1 teaspoon water to reach desired consistency.
- Add the Everything Bagel Seasoning and pulse a few times to incorporate.
Serve and Enjoy
- Transfer the hummus to a shallow bowl, drizzle with the remaining teaspoon of olive oil, and sprinkle extra Everything Bagel Seasoning if desired.
- Serve warm or chilled with pita chips, pita bread, cucumber slices, or baguette slices. Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Notes
Nutritional information does not include accompaniments such as pita chips, cucumber, or bread.
Nutrition
Please note: nutrition details are estimates based on a food database and should be treated as approximate values.
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