Name: Low-Carb Roasted Zucchini Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini (400 g/ 14.1 oz); ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, divided (60 ml/ 2 fl oz); sea salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; ¼ cup tahini sesame paste (63 g/ 2.2 oz); 2 small garlic cloves; 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (45 ml); ½ tsp ground cumin; 2-3 tbsp water; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30 ml); smoked paprika and cumin, to taste; 2 tsp white and/or black sesame seeds; fresh parsley leaves

Step-by-step

Preheat the oven to 180 °C/ 355 °F (conventional), or 160 °C/ 320 °F (fan assisted). Cut the ends of the zucchini, cut in half lengthwise and down the middle.

Arrange on a baking tray cut side up and brush with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes or until browned on top.

Low-Carb Roasted Zucchini Hummus (keto, paleo, vegan)

To make the hummus, add all ingredients (including the remaining olive oil) except the water to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the water a tablespoon at a time at the end if needed for a smoother consistency.

To serve, pour into a flat bowl and use the back of a spoon to create a ‘swirl’ in the hummus. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with spices and seeds.

Serves 6-8 as a side served with keto bread, crackers or crudités.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge up to 5 days.

Comments & ratings (9)

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Sami29 April 2021
Can't wait to try this recipe. It sounds amazing. Thankyou.
Wanted to let you know that your PRINT link isn't working. Works on other things but I haven't had any luck.
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor11 May 2021
  Hi Sami, I think we found the issue. It seems that people who click through Facebook have this issue with printing. If you try opening this recipe in your browser (without clicking through Facebook) it should work fine.
Mona11 August 2020
I liked the zucchini ‘hummus’ , it was delicious with fresh vegetables.
Just want to know , did you remove the skin? Before baking? After baking?
As we removed it and it was lot lighter in texture, but still very tasty.
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor15 August 2020
  Thank you for sharing! You could peel it or keep the skin on like we did which is what I prefer for more nutrients 😊
  1. Mona20 August 2020
    Thank you for your prompt reply. Much appreciated.
Kristin13 August 2019
Made this for a family gathering. Absolutely fantastic. Toasted the sesame seeds slightly and used the smoked paprika as written; so good and really a perfect finishing touch. Great with Belgian endive!
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor15 August 2019
  I'm glad you enjoyed! ❤️
Jill24 July 2019
Just made this...it is FANTASTIC! Very easy and tasty!
1. Martina @ KetoDiet24 July 2019
  Thank you Jill!

Per serving	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Zucchini (summer squash, courgette)	1.1 g	0.6 g	0.2 g	9
Olive oil, extra virgin	0 g	0 g	6.8 g	60
Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Pepper, black, spices	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Sesame tahini (unsweetened)	0.9 g	1.3 g	4.2 g	46
Garlic, fresh	0.2 g	0 g	0 g	1
Lemon juice, fresh	0.3 g	0 g	0 g	1
Cumin, ground	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Water, still	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Olive oil, extra virgin	0 g	0 g	3.4 g	30
Paprika, smoked (spices)	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Sesame seeds	0.1 g	0.1 g	0.4 g	4
Parsley, fresh (spices)	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Total	2.7 g	2.2 g	14.9 g	152

Low-Carb Roasted Zucchini Hummus

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