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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?
How many calories are in the raw bean free humus?
these recipes look amazing. will begin right away. want to focus on the paleo, vegan, and sugar free categories.
This is so easy to make & delicious! Took 5 minutes to make. I can see it will be fun to add other veggies and spices. Thanks!
You are a genius just made this and instead of tahini I toasted some sesame seeds them ground them in my nutribullet …used a Indian spice blend I made came out fantastic !!! It love your website you have nailed it on everything lots of comfort food choices
Would be willing to share your spice blend recipe with us?
I made this today but I added red pepper to mine to, it was fantastic.
OMG! I just found your website yesterday and I have made 2 of your recipes already. Loving both!!! I just added additional zucchini because the lemon made it more watery, but still was sooooo delicious. How long does it keep in the fridge? I will be making another of your recipes tonight. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
Made it for Super Bowl! Loved it! SO GOOD and so easy! I can’t digest traditional hummus and I have missed it so much-not any more thanks to you!
what is raw tahini? When I go to buy it, they say it’s sesame seeds? is that right?
Yes! Tahini is a sesame seed paste 🙂
This was so good that I posted it on FB. I gave you credit of course along with your web site. My afternoon snack today was this hummus and it was delicious!!!
Love this recipe, turned out really nice. Just wondering how long would this keep in the fridge and would you recommend freezing it or not if too much was made?