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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

"Raw" Bean-less Zucchini Hummus




INGREDIENTS:
• 3 raw zucchini, peeled and chopped
• 6 tbsp lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 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 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
Protein: 5 g
Total Fat: 11 g
Carbohydrate: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 115 mg
Potassium: 315 mg
Phosphorus:260 mg

Recipe source: cleaneating.com

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