Raw Beanless Zucchini Hummus

Reposted from CleanEatingMag.com

By Minh Nguyen

First Line Therapy Servings:

1/4 Recipe (3 ounces): 1.5 Category 1 Vegetables (1 1/2), 2.25 Nuts & Seeds (2 1/4), 0.5 Oil (1/2)

Serves: 4

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:

1. 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 crudit_s, 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