Posted on April 1, 2011
"Raw" Beanless Zucchini Hummus
Now being gentle to bean-sensitive tummies won't mean having to sacrifice authentic taste: if we didn't know better, we'd swear this reader recipe was full of garbanzo beans!
By Minh Nguyen | Photo:
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 raw zucchinis, peeled and chopped
- 6 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 pinches ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup raw tahini
- 1 cup sesame or sunflower seeds, soaked
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzle
- Fresh parsley, minced for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Place all ingredients, except oil and parsley, into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth or to desired consistency. Drizzle with oil and garnish with parsley. Complement it with crudités, raw flax crackers or whole-grain pita bread. You can also spread it on sandwiches or mix it with salads.
Nutrients per 3-oz serving:
Calories: 140,
Total Fat: 11 g,
Sat. Fat: 1.5 g,
Carbs: 8 g, Fiber: 2 g,
Sugars: 1 g,
Protein: 5 g,
Sodium: 330 mg,
Cholesterol: 0 mg
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“Eating clean has made a huge impact on my health, body and career. I feel better than I did when I was a teenager. I can live my life without feeling guilty about eating delicious foods. I’m more aware of how food affects me and I love sharing that knowledge with everyone I know and meet. I love that this bean-free hummus recipe is so nutritious and light and very versatile – you can add it to just about anything!”
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