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    Roasted Cauliflower and Hummus Bowl

    Updated January 22, 2025 / By Holly Erickson & Natalie Mortimer

    Protein-packed and completely vegan, this super-healthy hummus bowl with roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpeas is a perfect example of how exciting it can be to eat good, nourishing food.

    roasted cauliflower and hummus bowl with carrots, mint and spiced chickpeas.

    To Your Health (and Ours, Too!)

    Over the years, if there’s one thing we’ve learned about sticking to our healthy-eating goals, is that planning is key. If you’re starving and you open the fridge and the only thing you see in there that’s ready to eat is a hunk of cheese, well, that’s what you’re going to reach for. On the other hand, if you’ve stocked your fridge with healthy snacks that are ready to go—or ready to be assembled into a beautiful hummus bowl like this one—you’re ready to meet the hungries! For this hummus bowl recipe, we make the homemade hummus ahead of time (though you could use store-bought hummus to simplify things, if you want). If you’re a meat-eater, you might love our easy Quinoa Bowl.

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    Are Hummus Bowls Healthy?

    Oh, yeah—maybe we jumped the gun a bit. Yes! Hummus bowls in general are a really healthy choice and this hummus bowl recipe could even be called over-the-top healthy! It gets a double dose of chickpea goodness from the hummus and roasted chickpeas, and you know cauliflower is always a healthy choice, right? Why are chickpeas so healthy? For about a million reasons! Chickpeas:

    • Help control blood sugar, because they take a long time to digest.

    • They’re loaded with soluble fiber, which is great for digestion and may help to lower cholesterol, too.

    • They’re a terrific vegetarian source of protein, with almost 40 grams per cup.

    • In addition to all of that, chickpeas are a great source of calcium and magnesium.

    a bowl of roasted cauliflower with za'atar on a plate
    Roasted Cauliflower, Hummus, crispy chickpeas, mint and carrots

    Everything You’ll Need to Make This Cauliflower and Hummus Bowl Recipe

    • Hummus. Homemade is our favorite, but you could use store-bought hummus in a pinch!

    • Roasted chickpeas. Crispy, crunchy, spiced and smoky, these delicious little bites add a ton of texture and flavor to this hummus bowl. P.S. these make a terrific healthy cocktail nibble, too.

    • Roasted cauliflower. Seasoned generously with za'atar, this cauliflower is good on everything. It stands alone as a side dish for most any dinner, and it turns this meal from just a bowl of hummus into a real hearty lunch or light, vegan dinner.

    • Carrot ribbons. They sound fancy and they look fancy, but they’re actually just sort of what happens when you’re peeling a carrot and you forget to stop once you’ve gotten the peel off. Fun to eat and pretty, they’re a nice way to dress up this easy hummus bowl.

    Roasted Cauliflower and Hummus Bowl with carrot ribbons, mint and crispy chickpeas

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    Roasted Cauliflower and Hummus Bowl Recipe

    Updated January 22, 2025

    By Holly Erickson & Natalie Mortimer

    • Serves:  4
    • Prep Time:  10 min
    • Cook Time:  40 min
    • Calories:  449
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    Description

    Protein-packed and completely vegan, this super-healthy hummus bowl with roasted cauliflower and crispy chickpeas is a perfect example of how exciting it can be to eat good, nourishing food.

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon za’atar, plus more for serving
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 4 cups cauliflower florets (from 1 large head)
    • 1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
    • 2 cups Classic Hummus
    • 1 cup loosely packed arugula or microgreens
    • 1 large carrot, peeled and ribboned (see Note)
    • 4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

    Method

    1. Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position.

    2. In a small bowl, mix together the za’atar, cumin, salt, paprika, and cayenne. On a rimmed sheet pan, combine the cauliflower, chickpeas, and olive oil. Toss to coat well. Sprinkle on the spice mixture, toss to coat, and spread the cauliflower and chickpeas into a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is golden brown and the chickpeas are crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

    3. Smear the hummus onto the bottoms of 4 bowls, dividing evenly. Add the roasted cauliflower and chickpeas. Scatter the arugula, carrot, and mint over the top. Drizzle each bowl with more olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of za’atar.


    Note: Ribboning a carrot is easy— just run a vegetable peeler straight down its length.

    Nutrition Info

    • Per Serving
    • Amount
    • Calories 449
    • Protein 18 g
    • Carbohydrates 40 g
    • Total Fat 25 g
    • Dietary Fiber 15 g
    • Cholesterol 0 mg
    • Sodium 1597 mg
    • Total Sugars 5 g

    Roasted Cauliflower and Hummus Bowl

    Questions & Reviews

    Rated 5 stars by 5 readers

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    • Lee

      Is this roaster cauliflower, chickpea, hummus bowl meant to be served hot or cold?

      Great question! I do both! or either! I like to add my cauliflower when its still warm, but obviously the hummus isn't hot. But you can also serve the cauliflower room temp too!

    • Ashley

      I definitely wanna give this a try!!!

      Let us know if you do! We'd love to hear if you like it!

    • Lyndsey

      This was delicious! I went heavy in the spices and I made sure my cauliflower was in tiny bite size pieces. I also did a little broil at the end in the veggies. I tossed the arugula in olive oil and salt to add on top. This was filling, simple, full of flavor and healthy! Definitely making it again. Thanks!

      Thanks Lyndsey, so glad you loved it!

    • Lyndsey

      This was delicious! I went heavy in the spices and I made sure my cauliflower was in tiny bite size pieces. I also did a little broil at the end in the veggies. I tossed the arugula in olive oil and salt to add on top. This was filling, simple, full of flavor and healthy! Definitely making it again. Thanks!

      Thanks Lyndsey, so glad you loved it!

    • Mehernaz

      Made this today for my fam (that incl two teens that are averse to anything vegetable) and they loved it, even went in for cauliflower seconds :).

      Thank you so much.

      WOW! Such a win. Thanks Mehernaz, we are so glad everyone loved it!

    • Karen

      This was really good! Fed 4 adults well — without feeling over full — and was delicious. Thanks for sharing this!

      Thank you Karen! We are so happy you liked it, thanks for letting us know!

    • kimberlee

      This took me a bit to prepare, then assemble, but it was worth it! The roasting of the chickpeas, and cauliflower really brought out of spices. The hummus was a very good basic hummus that I split up into spicy, and garlicky. Yum, yum. There is enough hummus to last us a week, plus the cauliflower, so the time spent is well worth the effort. I am very new to eating healthy, fresh food, and I am loving it along with my family. Thank you so much for all of the wonderful recipes and being willing to experiment and share for people like me. Again, thanks so much.

      Thank you Kimberlee! We are so glad that you like it!