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AIP Cauliflower Butternut Hummus in a glass bowl with parsley garnish, creamy chickpea-free dip on a stone countertop, AIP elimination, gluten-free, legumes-free, dairy-free, nightshades-free
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AIP CAULIFLOWER BUTTERNUT HUMMUS (CHICKPEA-FREE & CREAMY)

A creamy, flavorful AIP hummus alternative made with steamed cauliflower, butternut squash, and a seed-free tigernut "tahini." Chickpea-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and autoimmune protocol compliant.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizers, Breakfast
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 105
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 270 g raw cauliflower florets (yields ~225g steamed)
  • 170 g raw butternut squash, peeled and cubed (yields ~140g steamed)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 piece small garlic clove (or 1 tsp garlic-infused olive oil, AIP-compliant)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp tsp ground ginger (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp tsp turmeric powder (optional)
  • 1-2 tbsp water (if needed to adjust consistency)
For the tigernut tahini substitute
  • 2 tbsp tigernut flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp warm water (add more if needed)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Method
 

  1. Steam cauliflower and butternut squash until fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
    Steaming cauliflower for AIP Cauliflower Butternut Hummus, anti-inflammatory legume-free hummus alternative for autoimmune protocol elimination diet
  2. In a small bowl, mix tigernut flour, warm water, and olive oil into a thick, smooth paste.
    Making AIP tigernut tahini paste as a seed-free substitute for traditional hummus in autoimmune paleo recipes
  3. In a food processor, combine steamed cauliflower, squash, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic or garlic oil, sea salt, turmeric, ginger, and tigernut paste.
    Blending cauliflower, butternut squash, lemon, and tigernut tahini for AIP Cauliflower Butternut Hummus, autoimmune-friendly dip without chickpeas
  4. Adjust Texture and add 1–2 tbsp water, blending until creamy.
  5. Adjust salt or lemon juice if needed. Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish if desired.
    AIP Cauliflower Butternut Hummus in a glass bowl with parsley garnish, creamy chickpea-free dip on a stone countertop, AIP elimination, gluten-free, legumes-free, dairy-free, nightshades-free

Notes

Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze in small containers for up to 1 month.
Use as a dip for steamed veggies or cassava crackers. Add to AIP wraps or crepes.
Add rosemary or thyme for a herby version.
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