Cauliflower with garlic hummus sauce recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Sea salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne
• 1 cup cauliflower florets
• 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; reserve 1 tablespoon for garnish
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ cup unsalted whole cashews
• 2 cups rice, cooked

1. Preheat oven to 425°.
2. Place chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a food processor and purée until smooth.
3. In a mixing bowl combine the chickpea purée, cauliflower, red pepper, red onion, parsley, turmeric, and cashews and mix well.
4. Pour the mixture into a lightly-greased 9 x 12-inch baking dish and cover with foil.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
6. Serve over rice. Garnish with parsley.