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!

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Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 raw zucchini, 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 crudites, 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

Reader Recipe Tester Minh Nguyen
San Diego, CA
“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.
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