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4.7 from 45 votes

Zucchini Hummus

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
14 mins
Servings: 6 Servings (2-3 cups of hummus)
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1-2 zucchinis about 26 ounces total, ends trimmed and cut into large chunks
  • ½ cup tahini (see note)
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • Pinch of chili powder

Instructions

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  1. Steam the zucchini chunks in the microwave or in a steamer basket on the stovetop until the zucchini is translucent and tender. Pour the zucchini into a colander and drain very well.
  2. Add the zucchini and all the other ingredients to the bowl of a food processor (I think it would probably be fine processed in a blender, also) and blend until the desired consistency is reached. I like it fairly smooth.
  3. Serve at room temperature or chilled with sliced vegetables and pretzels.

Notes

  • Tahini: is a paste made from sesame seeds used to make hummus, among other things. It is similar in texture and consistency to natural peanut butter (so make sure to give it a good stir before using). It is usually pretty easily found in most grocery stores (or when I lived in a very small town, I found it on amazon).
  • Substitutions: I haven't subbed peanut butter or any other type of ground nut spread for the tahini so I'm not sure how it would affect the taste/consistency of the hummus.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 401mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings (2-3 cups of hummus)

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.