Roasted Garlic Purple Cauliflower Hummus Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 head of purple cauliflower
• 1 head of garlic
• 3 tablespoons of tahini
• 4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons extra for roasting garlic and cauliflower
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, parsley, sesame seeds, and pine nuts for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut off the top of the garlic head to expose cloves. Place it on parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, and wrap it securely.
3. Remove leaves and stem from purple cauliflower. Cut into florets and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Drizzle cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
5. Place garlic packet on the baking sheet alongside cauliflower.
6. Transfer baking sheet to the oven. Roast garlic for 30-35 minutes until soft and golden, and cauliflower for 20-25 minutes until tender. Remove and let cool.
7. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into a food processor. Add cauliflower florets, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and remaining olive oil.
8. Process until smooth. Adjust consistency with water if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with parsley, sesame seeds, and pine nuts.
10. Serve with warm pita bread, chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.