24 Feb Courgette Houmous

Homemade courgette houmous. Great for dinner parties – impress your friends!

Courgette Houmous

2016-02-24 13:20:55

Serves 6

Savoury raw courgette houmous, makes a great dip for crudites

Write a review

Save Recipe

Print

Ingredients

1. 1 cup peeled and chopped zucchini
2. 3 tablespoons lemon juice
3. 3 tablespoons olive oil
4. 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
5. 1 teaspoon paprika
6. 1 teaspoon Himalayan crystal salt
7. 1¼ teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
8. pinch of cayenne
9. 6 tablespoons raw tahini
10. 6 tablespoons sesame seeds, soaked 4 hours, drained and rinsed

Instructions

1. Combine all of the ingredients (except the tahini and sesame seeds) in a high-performance blender and blend until smooth.
2. Add the sesame seeds and puree until perfectly smooth and creamy.
3. Add the tahini and blend again.

Storage Suggestion

1. Stored in a glass container in the refrigerator, Zucchini Hummus will keep for 4 days

Variations

1. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, some minced parsley and chopped red bell peppers for additional flavour and texture.
2. Add spices like paprika, cayenne or curry to create different hummus flavours.
3. Serve with sliced cucumbers or crudités, dehydrated bread or crackers.
4. Serve on a leaf of romaine lettuce and top with chopped tomatoes.

Homefield Grange Retreat https://www.homefieldgrangeretreat.co.uk/

Please follow and like us:

0