Making a broccoli dip is a delicious way to enjoy this vegetable. The broccoli is roasted then pureed along with a handful of ingredients and turned into a creamy, delicious hummus.
Why you will love this recipe
Broccoli has 2 distinct parts - there are the bright green florets and then there is the broccoli stem. The latter is actually my favourite part of broccoli. It's crunchy, juicy and slightly nutty in flavour, a bit like kohlrabi, another fabulous though somewhat underrated vegetable. This recipe uses both the broccoli florets as well as the stem. So nothing gets wasted!
Roasted broccoli tastes a little nutty, quite different from boiled, and is especially delicious paired with garlic (which I roasted alongside the broccoli for even more flavour!).
This hummus with a twist is full of protein as well as veggie goodness.
Broccoli dip ingredients
Apart from the broccoli and garlic (which is also roasted for added sweetness and flavour) this broccoli dip recipe contains a small amount of chickpeas for bulk and creaminess. I used canned chickpeas (drained) but you can prepare your own by soaking overnight and boiling until tender.
I also used low fat natural yogurt but you can use sour cream, Greek yogurt or Skyr instead.
How to prepare the broccoli
When I roast broccoli I try to make sure I roast not just the florets but also the stem, which becomes sweeter and more flavourful in the oven. That's why I cut the stem off, peel it and cut in half so that all of its surface gets roasted.
1.To peel the stem place it on top of a cutting board (cut end up) and thinly slice the tough skin off downwards all the way around.
2. Cut the rest of the broccoli into slices and arrange, along with the stem, on top of a large baking sheet lined with parchment in a single layer.
3. Lastly, brush the broccoli pieces with oil making sure you cover the entire surface of the florets as they are prone to becoming a little dry in the oven. Season the broccoli and roast in a preheated oven at 190 C for 25 minutes (in this recipe I roasted the garlic along with the broccoli) turning once half way.
4. Remove the vegetables from the oven and set aside for a few minutes to cool before making the dip.
Assembling the recipe
Once cooled simply place the broccoli and garlic (peeled) in the blender along with the other ingredients and puree until smooth and creamy.
Adjust the seasoning if needed and chill for 30 minutes before serving if possible.
Top tips and FAQs
- Brush the broccoli slices with the oil thoroughly and roast in a single layer.
- Use either canned or soaked then cooked chickpeas.
- Extras: Use cayenne pepper for a bit of heat if you like and serve with a drizzle of walnut oil.
- Serving suggestions: with nachos, naan bread, pita bread, or in wraps along with other ingredients.
- Best served chilled. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 days.
- Not suitable for freezing.
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Recipe
Roasted Broccoli Hummus
Equipment
- Large baking sheet
- Blender
Ingredients
- 8.82 ounces (250 g) broccoli a mixture of florets and stem, approx. ½ med. broccoli
- ¾ cup (140 g) chickpeas thoroughly drained
- 2-3 garlic cloves unpeeled
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice or to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons cilantro/fresh coriander finely chopped
- ⅓ teaspoon cumin and ground coriander each
- ⅔ teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- ⅓ teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
- 2 teaspoons oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F/ 190 C/ gas mark 5. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To prepare the broccoli cut then peel the stem by placing it on top of a cutting board (but end up) and thinly slicing the tough skin off downwards all the way around. Cut the rest of the broccoli into slices and arrange, along with the stem and garlic cloves, on top of a large baking sheet lined with parchment in a single layer. Brush with oil making sure to cover the entire surface of the florets as they are prone to becoming a little dry in the oven. Season the broccoli and roast in the centre of the oven for 25 minutes turning over half way and brushing with a little more oil if necessary.
- Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
- Once cooled simply place the broccoli and garlic (peeled) in the blender along with the other ingredients (including any remaining oil) and puree until smooth and creamy.Adjust the seasoning if needed and chill for 30 minutes before serving if possible.
Notes
- Brush the broccoli slices with the oil thoroughly and roast in a single layer.
- Use either canned or soaked then cooked chickpeas.
- Extras: Use cayenne pepper for a bit of heat if you like and serve with a drizzle of walnut oil.
- Serving suggestions: with nachos, naan bread, pita bread, or in wraps along with other ingredients.
- Best served chilled. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 days.
- Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is automatically generated and should be considered as an estimate.
**A note about baking: If using a fan-assisted oven refer to your appliance's instructions and adjust the temperature accordingly.
Laura says
How do you think this would work with just broccoli stem? I always have left over broccoli stem laying around when I've used the florets for something else.
Monika says
I think it should be fine.
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
This is such a good idea!!
Monika says
Thank you Kat:)
Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says
Brilliant idea! I love broccoli stems, and as you say they are very much underrated. I had a friend a uni who would actually break off the broccoli stem in the shop so he didn't have to pay for it! I really can't understand why it is so often discarded. I can imagine they must add a wonderful flavour to hummus...and as a bonus you can sneak extra vitamins into your little ones! Eb x
Monika says
Thanks Eb, there is so much unnecessary waste especially when it comes to vegetables, broccoli is just one example.
Recipes Made Easy says
Gosh I would never have thought of using the stems up in this way, although i do eat quite a lot of the stem anyway. This is a great no food waste recipe.
Monika says
Thanks Jacqui, glad you like it:)
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says
I have to admit to being guilty of using just the florets in stir-fries and such, but saving the stems for stock. I absolutely love this idea, though: first, what a perfect way to disguise veggies! And second, it's a far more imaginative use of those poor, neglected broccoli stems than mine! #CookBlogShare
Monika says
Thanks Michelle, you are very kind, I use them in soups etc too, only once in a while I think it's nice to do something different:)
Cat Sherrin says
What a fantastic idea of using broccoli stalks in houmous. I love broccoli and tend to use just the florets apart from when I'm making soup and then I use the stalks too. x
Monika says
Thank you Cat, glad you like this recipe idea:)
Corina says
I love broccoli stems but the rest of my family don't. This is a great idea of how to use them!
Monika says
Thanks Corina, it's like that with my family too.
Vicki Montague says
Ooo this looks so delicious! We actually all love broccoli stems in this house so they never get wasted but I love your idea of making humous with them!
Monika says
Thank you Vicki, glad you like this recipe idea:)
Jhuls says
Wow! I am loving the sound of this one, Monika! So healthy and yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Monika says
Thank you Jhuls!
Nilzeitung says
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Monika says
Thank you:)
Nilzeitung says
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Nilzeitung says
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Monika says
Bitte schön
Nilzeitung says
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Monika says
that's google translate speaking good German:)
Nilzeitung says
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