Ok, full disclosure.
There are no hummus ingredients in this bowl of low carb hummus. But trust me, this dip embodies the true essence of hummus. That makes sense, right?
So instead of chickpeas, which are low carb no-nos, I used cooked cauliflower.
And in place of garlic, lemon and tahini, I used Thai red curry paste. The result is a very convincing low carb hummus with only 43 calories and 2g net carbs per serving. Not too shabby for a bowl of fake hummus.
Not too shabby at all.
Low Carb Keto Curried Cauliflower Hummus
This curried cauliflower hummus is a tasty app with just 43 calories and 2g net carbs per serving.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 8
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Scale
Ingredients
32 oz riced cauliflower
1/4 cup coconut cream
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add riced cauliflower to a medium sized microwave safe bowl. Microwave on High for 8 minutes. Allow to cool in the bowl until it is cool enough to handle.
- In two batches, add cauliflower rice to a clean tea towel and wring the water out of the cauliflower. You should be able to squeeze 1 1/2 cups of liquid out. You’ll have 2 cups cooked cauliflower. Make sure to wash the tea towel the same day you use it or it will get very stinky.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or high powered blender and process until smooth and completely combined.
- Serve with cucumbers, carrots, celery, tomatoes, etc.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 43
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Low Carb Cauliflower Hummus, Keto Cauliflower Hummus, Paleo Cauliflower Hummus
You’ll need these specialty ingredients:
If you liked this Middle Eastern low carb recipe, then you might like my recipes for Cauliflower Hummus, Cauliflower Tabouleh or Hemp Seed Tabouleh.
Jacqueline Debono says
November 26, 2018 at 11:49 amGreat idea to use cauliflower instead of chickpeas and I can imagine how flavourful this dip is with those thai flavours of coconut milk and red curry paste!
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EmilyKrill says
November 26, 2018 at 12:14 pmThanks! It really does have a wonderful flavor from the curry paste.
Sherri says
November 26, 2018 at 11:47 amI sure love my hummus and my chickpeas but I’d definitely be down for trying it made with cauliflower. Very creative! Love the idea of a curry flavor too! 🙂
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EmilyKrill says
November 26, 2018 at 12:14 pmSweet. I hope you like it!
Elaine Benoit says
November 26, 2018 at 11:33 amI love that you used cauliflower to make hummus. Hubby and I love hummus and your curried cauliflower looks like it’s going to make an appearance at our table pretty soon.
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EmilyKrill says
November 26, 2018 at 12:15 pmGreat! Let me know how you like it.
Annissa says
November 26, 2018 at 11:33 amLove this version of hummus. Sounds interesting and delicious!
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Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
November 26, 2018 at 11:17 amThe curry in your recipes is really intriguing to me because I use it all the time. Love how truly healthy this is, especially paired with crudite as you’ve shown.
Eva O says
November 13, 2018 at 9:19 amI never would have thought to use cauliflower instead of chick peas, but it was really delicious. I fooled my husband into thinking it was the real thing. LOL
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EmilyKrill says
November 13, 2018 at 10:25 amIt passed the husband test, excellent.