Recipe: Roasted Cauliflower Hummus

(Makes one serving)

In addition to being high in protein, this delicious hummus recipe also contains a serving of veg in the form of cauliflower, the “it” superfood of the moment.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1-kilo cauliflower
• 6 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp madras curry powder
• 4 tsp tahini
• Juice of half a lemon
• 1 tin of chickpeas
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 5 turns of black pepper

METHOD:

1. Preheat the oven to 180C. Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
2. Roast for 40 minutes, stirring once or twice, until tender & lightly browned in spots. Allow to cool slightly.
3. Set one-third of the smallest cauliflower pieces aside. Chop off the stems and keep only the florets.
4. Combine cauliflower, garlic, tahini, lemon juice and olive oil in a blender. Process until smooth.
5. Mix the florets into the hummus and season to taste.