How to Diet Perfect Zucchini and chickpea hummus

How to Diet Perfect Zucchini and chickpea hummus Delicious, fresh and tasty.

Zucchini and chickpea hummus. Zucchini replaces chickpeas in this recipe, making it lower in carbohydrates and legume-free for those who don't tolerate them well. Because zucchini is so hydrating, you also don't need to add olive oil to this recipe, making it lower in calories. Put the zucchini on a parchment-covered baking sheet, cut side up.

It is a loaded with veggie goodness, high in protein and has an element of fusion in the spices used.

Prepare the spicy tomato hummus in advance and consider Zucchini Boats with chickpeas is half done.

Zucchini Boats are low in calories, great for diabetics and also grain free.

You can have Zucchini and chickpea hummus using 8 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Zucchini and chickpea hummus

1. Prepare of hick peas ( drained and rinsed, 1/4 cup of water reserved).

2. Prepare of large zucchini.

3. It’s of tahini.

4. You need of lemon, juiced.

5. You need of salt.

6. You need of pepper.

7. It’s of olive oil.

8. Prepare of garlic clove.

This chickpea-free raw zucchini hummus recipe is rich and creamy and the perfect consistency for hummus.

Zucchini and tahini combine to make a perfect, creamy dip or spread.

I have kept this easy raw hummus recipe very simple, but feel free to add a sprinkle of cayenne or a teaspoon of cumin to jazz up the hummus.

In Lebanon, only chickpea-based dips (mixed with tahini) are called hummus.

Zucchini and chickpea hummus step by step

1. Cut zucchini into chunks (skin on or off, your preference).

2. Put all ingredients into blender or food processor, I used Ninja and blend until smooth. Add reserved water from can as needed..

3. Try if it needs little more salt or lemon juice, if so add it and give few more pulses.

4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, best overnight. Serve with veggies and pita chips for dipping.

5. I added finely chopped roasted peppers as thats my favorite addition to hummus. You can add olives, pine nuts, cilantro…. However you like your store bought hummus.

The reason is simple: Hummus means chickpea and the chickpea dip is actually called hummus m'tabbal, meaning seasoned chickpeas.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook and stir until zucchini softens.

Blend zucchini, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and salt in a blender until creamy.

Stream olive oil into the hummus while blending until completely incorporated.