Name: Zucchini Hummus
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 zucchini; 3 cloves garlic; 15 ounces cans chickpeas; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons tahini; 0.25 cup olive oil; salt and pepper

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Zucchini Hummus

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Zucchini Hummus

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Instructions

In a food processor or blender, place all of the ingredients.

Blend until fully combined and creamy. Takes about a minute of blending.

Serve and enjoy!!

Store in the fridge for up to a week

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Roast Zucchini for Depth 🔥
Roast your zucchini at 400°F until deeply caramelized (about 25 minutes) instead of using raw zucchini to develop rich, concentrated flavors that prevent a watery or bland hummus.
Drain Excess Moisture 💧
After roasting, place zucchini on paper towels to release steam and excess liquid, which is crucial since zucchini contains high water content that can dilute your hummus texture.
Toast Tahini First 🌰
Lightly toast your tahini in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before blending to unlock deeper, nuttier flavors that complement the mild zucchini beautifully.
Emulsify with Cold Water ❄️
Add ice-cold water gradually while blending instead of room-temperature water to help create a creamier, more stable emulsion with better body and texture.
Balance with Acid and Seasoning 🍋
Use fresh lemon juice generously and finish with garlic salt rather than table salt to brighten the mild zucchini flavor and prevent the hummus from tasting flat or one-dimensional.