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Bean-free Hummus

This is a delicious alternative to classic hummus, and much easier on your digestion.
​Prepare day before or allow 2+ hours for flavors to blend.
  • 3 medium to large zucchini
  • 1/2 - 3/4 c. sesame tahini
  • 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3-4 Tab. fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp. sea salt

optional add-ins: 
  • 1 dash cayenne powder
  • 1 - 3 Tab. Srirachi sauce

For Hummus: Place garlic cloves in food processor & process until minced. (Ideally, always let minced garlic sit at room temperature 15 minutes before incorporating into dishes to trigger the enzyme action that boosts the healthy compounds of garlic.)  Roughly chop zucchini & steam until tender (about 4-6 minutes).  Place steamed zucchini then remaining ingredients into food processor.  Blend.  Add more salt and lemon juice to taste.  Cover and refrigerate for a couple hours to allow flavors to blend & hummus to chill.

Serve with assorted cut vegetables for dipping:
  • Carrots, bell peppers, jicama, cucumbers, whole snap peas, cherry tomatoes
  • Lightly steamed asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, etc.

Hummus is also wonderful over a green salad or in a roll-up with tomatoes (raw or sundried), roasted bell peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, kalamata olives and even thinly sliced chicken or turkey.  Yum!
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