ZUCCHINI HUMMUS
Serves 4-6The shredded vegetable added at the end gives this traditional
Middle-Eastern dish both color and extra nutrition. a cinch.
Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, peeled,2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas,
4 tablespoons lemon juice,
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt,
3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste),
2 tablespoons water,
1/4 teaspoon paprika,
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper,
3 tablespoons olive oil,
1/2 small zucchini, very finely shredded.
Place the garlic in a food processor to mince it.
Add the next five ingredients and blend until very smooth.
Add more water if needed for smoothness, then add the spices and blend again.
Empty the contents from the food processor into a bowl.
Gently fold in the shredded zucchini and the olive oil, and sprinkle with more paprika.
Serve with warm pita bread.
