Make this healthy, 35-minute vegan meal! Creamy homemade hummus is topped with crispy, spiced roasted cauliflower and chickpeas. This quick and simple bowl is the perfect flavorful dish for easy meal prep or weeknight dinners.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Pat them dry using a kitchen towel or paper towel.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower florets and dried chickpeas. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over them and toss to coat evenly.
400 g cooked chickpeas, 400 g cauliflower florets
In a separate small bowl, mix together the cornflour, sumac, cumin, paprika, pul biber, garlic powder, sea salt flakes, black pepper, and dried oregano. Sprinkle this spice mixture over the cauliflower and chickpeas, and toss well to ensure they are evenly coated.
2 tablespoon cornflour, 1 teaspoon sumac, ½ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon pul biber, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon sea salt flakes, ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Transfer the spiced cauliflower and chickpeas to the prepared baking tray, spreading them out in a single layer.
Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and golden brown, and the chickpeas are crispy. Stir them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning.
While the cauliflower and chickpeas are roasting, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring constantly, until they are golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Creamy Hummus:
Drain and rinse the chickpeas from the jar, but reserve the liquid (aquafaba).
400 g chickpeas
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, finely chopped garlic cloves, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
4 tablespoon olive oil, 2 finely chopped garlic cloves, 6 tablespoon tahini, ½ teaspoon salt, 60-80 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. Slowly, add aquafaba until desired texture has been achieved. Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice according to your preference.
Once the hummus is smooth and seasoned, transfer it to a serving plate. Top with the roasted cauliflower and chickpeas, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Serve the creamy hummus as a dip with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or use it as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.
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Notes
Coat cauliflower and chickpeas with olive oil for even roasting. Pat chickpeas dry to make them crispy and mix the spices with cornflour for a great coating. Spread everything on a baking tray and roast, stirring halfway, until golden. Toast sesame seeds in olive oil for garnish. Serve with rice or salad.For the hummus, garnish with olive oil. Serve with pita or as a spread.Store leftovers in airtight containers: roasted veggies for 3 days, hummus for 5. Reheat veggies or enjoy hummus cold.