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Zucchanoush

For a fun, summery twist on baba ganoush, try swapping out eggplants for zucchini to take advantage of the summer squash in its peak season.

15 min
125 kcal
8 ingredients

small zucchini (about 3), quartered lengthwise — 1 lb.

olive oil, divided — 3 tbsp.

Kosher salt and pepper — 1/2 c.

garlic — 1 clove

tahini — 1/4 c.

fresh lemon juice — 2 tbsp.

mint leaves, divided — 3 tbsp.

pine nuts, toasted — 1 tbsp.

Details

STEP 1

Heat grill to medium. Toss zucchini with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt and grill until tender and evenly charred, 8 to 10 minutes.

STEP 2

Transfer zucchini to blender along with garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon mint and pulse to combine. With motor running on low speed, drizzle in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and puree until mostly smooth, increasing blender speed if necessary.

STEP 3

Chop remaining mint. Serve zucchini mixture topped with mint and pine nuts.

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