Creamy Piquillo Pepper Hummus with Caramelized Cauliflower Recipe

Name: Creamy Piquillo Pepper Hummus with Caramelized Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces piquillo peppers (about 7-8 peppers); One 15-ounce can chickpeas (about 1 1/2 cups), rinsed and drained; 1 small garlic clove; 1 anchovy fillet; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 head of cauliflower, cored and cut into 1-and-2-inch florets; Kosher salt; Flat leaf parsley, for garnish; 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

Servings: persons

6 ounces piquillo peppers (about 7-8 peppers)
One 15-ounce can chickpeas (about 1 1/2 cups), rinsed and drained
1 small garlic clove
1 anchovy fillet
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 head of cauliflower, cored and cut into 1-and-2-inch florets
Kosher salt
Flat leaf parsley, for garnish
1/2 lemon, cut into wedges for serving

1
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the piquillo peppers, chickpeas, garlic, anchovy, 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and process until smooth.
2
Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
3
Taste to adjust for seasonings and set aside.
4
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the remaining olive oil to the pan, once the oil is shimmering, add the cauliflower and season with salt.
5
Cook until the florets are golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
6
Spoon the hummus onto a serving dish and top with the caramelized cauliflower.
7
Garnish with chopped parsley, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and serve with lemon wedges and pita bread.

165

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces piquillo peppers (about 7-8 peppers), One 15-ounce can chickpeas (about 1 1/2 cups), rinsed and drained, 1 small garlic clove, 1 anchovy fillet, and more.

Yes, Creamy Piquillo Pepper Hummus with Caramelized Cauliflower falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Piquillo Pepper Hummus with Caramelized Cauliflower

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