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Zucchini Hummus is one of my favorite dips. Made without beans, this one is properly combined to help streamline your digestion, Paleo-friendly, and it tastes remarkably like the original!
Zucchini Hummus Recipe
Zucchini replaces chickpeas in this recipe, making it lower in carbohydrates and legume-free for those who don’t tolerate them well. Because zucchini is so hydrating, you also don’t need to add olive oil to this recipe, making it lower in calories.
This zucchini hummus recipe couldn’t be easier to prepare. Simply add the ingredients to a mini food processor or blender, and process until smooth!
You can taste the mixture as you go, to make sure the seasonings are just right to your tastes. I usually add an extra squeeze of lemon juice if I’m going to eat this with carrots, since they’re on the sweeter side. I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced zucchini (peel if you like)
- 1/3 cup raw tahini
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt , or to taste
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients into a mini food chopper, starting with just 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, then add more lemon juice, garlic, and salt as desired to make your perfect dip.
- Serve chilled with your favorite veggies or crackers.
Nutrition
Per Serving: Calories: 65, Fat: 5g, Carbohydrates: 3g, Fiber: 0g, Protein: 2g
Recipe Notes:
- I find that this recipe works best with a thick, raw tahini, like Artisana brand. Make sure the only ingredient on the label is sesame seeds. (There shouldn’t be added oil.) Other varieties of tahini can be used, but roasted tahini will impart a stronger flavor and might make the dip a little more runny in texture.
- If zucchini isn’t in season, you could try this with steamed cauliflower instead, but the flavor will be slightly different.
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Reader Feedback: What’s your favorite healthy dip to use for snacks?
Deliciousness. It’s good on everything from sandwiches to salads, and is the best sauce for tacos!
We have a new favorite way to eat zucchini–this recipe. Yum! Double yum!
I love it!! So easy to make, yummy delicious and so much better for you than store brand chick pea hummus. Thx!!
It turned out too difficult to digest. The amount of tahini is too much for the amount of zucchini. I also suggest using dried granulated garlic instead of a fresh one. It’s impossible to know what type of garlic one is getting when buying a fresh one. Mine ended up too strong and made the entire dip bitter, even though I used 1/4 of suggested amount. That type of garlic is very difficult on a stomach, especially when combined with such rich in fat product as tahini.
DELICIOUS! But even after doubling the qty of zuchini, I still only had a sauce… not a dip. hummus is supposed to be thick. oh well. i will use it on salad instead and enjoy the flavour!
I made this today following the recipe as is. But the hummus turned out runny. This was my first time using tahini. Is it supposed to be pretty runny itself. I thought maybe 1/3 of a cup of that was too much?? Any suggestions?
This is delicious!
I love this “chickpea” alternative hummus since I can’t tolerate chickpeas. Question- Can this be frozen? Also, how long does this store in the fridge.
You are a go to for many of the recipes I use. Make your vegan chocolates and avocado pudding recipe at least every other week.
Thank for your great recipes!
Debbie
roast eggplant in the oven and use it in place of the zucchini for baba ghanouj.
Just made this for lunch and would not chabge a thing. Thanks for sharing.