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SHARAN/Breads And Spreads/Spreads and Pâtés/No Bean Hummus / Roasted Zucchini Hummus
No Bean Hummus / Roasted Zucchini Hummus
Photo by Mona Irfan
Ingredients
- 3 medium-sized zucchinis, roughly chopped
- ½ medium-sized red bell pepper, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp tahini (sesame seed butter)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ tsp red chili powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp unrefined salt
Method
1. Roast the zucchinis and red bell pepper until their skin is charred (on a griddle/tawa or in a pre-heated oven at 200 °C for 20-30 minutes).
2. Allow it to cool and scrape off the charred skin.
3. Blend the charred vegetables with the remaining ingredients until smooth.
4. Transfer to a bowl, garnish with a sprinkle of red chilli powder.
5. Serve with carrots, cucumber, whole wheat pita bread, radish or your choice of salad or crudités.
Storage/Shelf Life
3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Serves 3-4
