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Crispy Cauliflower on a bed of smooth hummus and topped with pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley on a grey ceramic plate and small bunch of parsley stems on the side of the dish and a dark blue side dish pomegranate seeds in it.

Crispy Baked Cauliflower with Hummus

Crispy Baked Cauliflower on a bed of smooth garlicky hummus, all topped with juicy jewelled pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Fusion
Keyword baked cauliflower recipe, cauliflower, crispy cauliflower, roasted cauliflower recipe, unique cauliflower recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings as a side dish
Calories 157 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cauliflower cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup prepared hummus
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (use convection setting if you have the option) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Place olive oil in a large bowl and finely mince or grate garlic into olive oil. Add cauliflower pieces and toss. Place on lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

  3. Place cauliflower in oven for 15-20 minutes or until cauliflower is golden brown with dark brown tips.

  4. While cauliflower is baking, spread prepared or store-bought hummus onto a dinner plate.

  5. When cauliflower is done baking, place on top of hummus and scatter with parsley and pomegranate (if using).

Nutrition Facts
Crispy Baked Cauliflower with Hummus
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 567mg25%
Potassium 575mg16%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 19IU0%
Vitamin C 70mg85%
Calcium 57mg6%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.