Zucchini hummus with a kick

Zucchini hummus with a kick

Zucchini hummus

I have always loved hummus, but sometimes the chick peas or garbanzo beans can get a bit filling. So I looked around to see what else would pair well with tahini and found a great zucchini recipe. I have made some alterations to the one I found, as I thought it needed more tahini, added parsley and less cumin. So here are the ingredients:

  • 3 medium zucchinis
  • ⅓ cup chopped parsley leaves
  • 1- 16 oz. jar of tahini (I prefer organic)
  • ½ cup of lemon juice
  • ¼ cup EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 ½ tsp of salt
  • 1/2 tsp of cumin
  • ¼ tsp of cayenne pepper or add to taste

In a food processor with an “S-blade”, blend the zucchini, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cumin until smooth and creamy. Add in the cayenne slowly and taste to make sure it meats your preferred level of heat. Store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. This can be served with crackers or carrots sticks. Also great as a spread on a grilled chicken sandwich.

Organic Hummus

Organic Hummus

My favorite organic Hummus. Ingredients (all organic):

  • 2 cans garbanzo beans
  • 16 oz jar of tahini
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup of flat leaf parsley leaves
  • 4 medium cloves of garlic
  • ¼ tsp Paprika
  • ⅔ cup EVOO
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp of salt (add 1 at a time)

Place garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon, parsley and garlic into blender and  paprika, puree until chopped. Slowly add olive oil while blending, make sure it is well incorporated. For a smooth consistency, slow add water until you reach desired consistency. Add 1 tsp of salt, and taste. If more salt is required add second teaspoon. Sprinkle with a dash of paprika for presentation. Serve with Pita bread, or julienned vegetables.

Breville Food Processor

My favorite Food Processor by Breville

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