Turn French cauliflower into the star of your appetizers with these flavour-packed dips! Made by blending cooked cauliflower and seasoning it with fresh herbs and spices, these dips offer a creamy texture and delicate flavour. This recipe turns cauliflower into a creamy, herb-seasoned dip, perfect with crunchy vegetables or veggie chips. They’re a wholesome, crowd-pleasing addition to your apéritif spread. A healthy, tasty twist to impress your guests.
About French Cauliflower
French cauliflower, with its mild, nutty flavour and creamy texture, is a true staple in French kitchens. Primarily grown in Brittany and Normandy, where the cool climate and rich soil produce tender, flavourful heads, this cauliflower variety is cherished for both its taste and quality. Aside from its delicate flavour, French cauliflower is also packed with fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, making it a nutritious addition to any dish.
Finished with your cauliflower dip? Don’t toss the leaves! Use them in this easy, zero-waste recipe for crispy cauliflower leaf chips—a delicious, unique snack that makes the most out of every part of this versatile vegetable.
No-Waste Bonus Recipe: Cauliflower Leaf Chips
🧂 Ingredients:
- Cauliflower leaves (washed and dried)
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Seasoning of your choice (salt, pepper, smoked paprika, espelette pepper, cumin, etc.)
🥣 Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C. Place the cauliflower leaves in a large bowl.
- Add the olive oil and mix together well to evenly coat the leaves. Season the leaves with your favorite spices. Make sure they're well coated.
- Arrange the cauliflower leaves on a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. Bake for about 10 minutes, watching carefully.
- Remove from the oven when the leaves start to brown around the edges. Leave to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, keeping a close eye on them. Remove from the oven when the edges start to brown.
- Let the chips cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your no-waste snack with the same rich flavour and crunch as traditional chips—minus the guilt! These cauliflower leaf chips add a unique touch to any apéritif table and make use of every part of the cauliflower.
Preparation time
40 min
Ingredients For
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1 small (cut into florets)
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60 g
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1 lemon
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30 ml
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0.25 tsp
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0.50 tsp
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Garnish
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5 sprigs
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x 10
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10 cut into thin slices
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30 g
Preparation
1
Preheat your oven to 200°C. Select the cauliflower florets. Set around 10 florets aside for the garnish.
2
Place the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to taste. Mix together well to ensure an even coating.
3
Roast in the preheated oven for around 25 minutes. Let the cauliflower cool slightly, then transfer it to a food processor. Add the tahini, natural yoghurt and lemon juice, and blend the mixture until it has a creamy consistency. Add some water if necessary.
4
Add salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a deep dish. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with some fresh chopped parsley.
5
Serve with the raw florets, olives and thinly sliced, toasted baguette. Enjoy these creamy, delicious dips as an original and healthy apéritif!
