Zesty Zucchini Hummus
I am always looking for new and
exciting ways to include more fresh vegetables into my diet and the diet of
those around me, and this is a corker of a way to include an added serve of
vegetables into a entertaining classic, without anyone being none the wiser,
especially the kids!
exciting ways to include more fresh vegetables into my diet and the diet of
those around me, and this is a corker of a way to include an added serve of
vegetables into a entertaining classic, without anyone being none the wiser,
especially the kids!
I love to serve this hummus up
when we have friends over as an exciting alternative to traditional hummus
knowing that everyone who dips in is nourishing their bodies with all the
healthful benefits fresh, raw zucchini provides including vitamin A, potassium,
fibre and anti-oxidants. Add to this the flavour bombs of cumin and turmeric,
each of which bring another dimension of nutritious value and you have a real
winner. It also works really well as a topping for nachos or homemade beef
burgers or simply as a school lunch box snack with some fresh veggie sticks for
dipping.
when we have friends over as an exciting alternative to traditional hummus
knowing that everyone who dips in is nourishing their bodies with all the
healthful benefits fresh, raw zucchini provides including vitamin A, potassium,
fibre and anti-oxidants. Add to this the flavour bombs of cumin and turmeric,
each of which bring another dimension of nutritious value and you have a real
winner. It also works really well as a topping for nachos or homemade beef
burgers or simply as a school lunch box snack with some fresh veggie sticks for
dipping.
By replacing the chickpeas found in
traditional hummus with fresh zucchini you are not only adding in an extra
serve of fresh veg, meaning more vitamins and nutrients, but you are also
reducing the chances of any stomach irritation which so typically occurs in so
many people following the consumption of chickpeas, and there is no soaking
required! Too easy.
traditional hummus with fresh zucchini you are not only adding in an extra
serve of fresh veg, meaning more vitamins and nutrients, but you are also
reducing the chances of any stomach irritation which so typically occurs in so
many people following the consumption of chickpeas, and there is no soaking
required! Too easy.
This recipe literally takes all
of 5 minutes to whip up. Simply add everything to a food processor, blitz for a
minute or so and there you have it, a
super delicious and awesomely nutritious hummus alternative for your next
dinner party.
of 5 minutes to whip up. Simply add everything to a food processor, blitz for a
minute or so and there you have it, a
super delicious and awesomely nutritious hummus alternative for your next
dinner party.
This recipe makes about 2 cups.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Ingredients:
2 medium size
zucchini, chopped
zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup tahini
Juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp. water
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp turmeric
salt to taste
Method:
Chop zucchini into small chunks and add to the food
processor along with all other ingredients. Blitz on high speed until smooth.
If it is too thick for your liking, simply add a little more olive oil or water
to the mix and keep blitzing until you reach the consistency you are after.
processor along with all other ingredients. Blitz on high speed until smooth.
If it is too thick for your liking, simply add a little more olive oil or water
to the mix and keep blitzing until you reach the consistency you are after.
Drizzle with a little more olive oil and a sprinkle of cumin
to serve.
to serve.
Stephanie Meades is a
Holistic Health Coach with Life Wellness Co. You can find plenty more REAL FOOD
recipes online at www.lifewellnessco.com or follow her on social media for
daily inspiration for living well – insta @lifewellness_co, or
facebook/lifewellnessco.
Holistic Health Coach with Life Wellness Co. You can find plenty more REAL FOOD
recipes online at www.lifewellnessco.com or follow her on social media for
daily inspiration for living well – insta @lifewellness_co, or
facebook/lifewellnessco.
