Recipe Directions

  • 1. Place all ingredients in food processor.
  • 2. Blend until smooth.

The Rawtarian's Thoughts

By The Rawtarian

This chickpea-free raw zucchini hummus recipe is rich and creamy and the perfect consistency for hummus. Zucchini and tahini combine to make a perfect, creamy dip or spread.

I have kept this easy raw hummus recipe very simple, but feel free to add a sprinkle of cayenne or a teaspoon of cumin to jazz up the hummus.

While chickpeas are the traditional base for hummus, zucchini does the trick in this recipe. And of course it's the addition of tahini (also known as sesame-seed butter) that gives it the rich, satisfying density and full-flavor. Raw hummus recipes that don't include tahini will simply not give the thick, creamy consistency that you're looking for. (Trust me. I've made a number of bad zucchini hummus recipes before turning to this one as a standby.)

About Raw Chickpeas: Whether or not chickpeas are raw is controversial. I have soaked and sprouted them, and I don't feel that they are safe to eat uncooked. Much like potatoes, sweet potatoes and black beans, chickpeas are not meant to be eaten raw. 

Peel the Zucchini? Whether or not to peel the zucchini is up to you. The only reason it matters is that it'll affect the color of your hummus. To take this shot I peeled the zucchini (to remove the green color) but if I was just making it for myself for a quick meal I wouldn't bother. 

Nut-free? This recipe is listed as a nut-free savory raw recipe, but it is not seed-free as tahini is made from sesame seeds. 

Food Processer vs Blender: If you don't have a food processor you can use a blender instead for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Nutritional score: 77 out of 100
  • This recipe is very low in Calories, Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
  • This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein.

Amounts per 46 g (2 oz) suggested serving

NameAmount% Daily
Calories 99 4 %
Protein 3 g 6 %
Fat 8 g 10 %
Carbohydrates 6 g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g 6 %
Calcium 74 mg 7 %
Iron 0.53 mg 4 %
Sodium 130 mg 6 %
Source: USDA

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jbubonia's Review

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Delicious! I had some red bell pepper so I added it. YUM! I love that this recipe is chickpea free. Thanks Laura-Jane! :)

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You are most welcome, Janace. Red pepper is a bright add-in! :)

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Another hit! Pretty freaking tasty.

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I didn’t have tahini in the house so I used sesame seeds hulled and I added a little bit of water. It tastes delicious with some veggies or on its own. Thank you for such an inspiration recipe.

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I didn’t have tahini in the house so I used sesame seeds hulled and I added a little bit of water. It tastes delicious with some veggies or on its own. Thank you for such an inspiration recipe.

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I kept the zucchini skin, nice light green color and sprinkled cumin on top and fresh coriander/cilantro.

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Loved it! I doubled the recipe and sprinkled cumin on top and some fresh coriander.

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sydneyt's Review

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Wow! So good! I added a little cayenne for spice. I’m a cayenne feen.

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I'm glad that the chick-pea free hummus turned out well for you, Sydney. Glad you made it spicy enough for your liking! I can't handle much hot spice myself :)

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joyfulveggie83's Review

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Hi! I used two yellow squash instead of zucchini- and for me it was too strong of a tahini taste. Any ideas if that was because I used squash? Or should I tone down the amount of tahini next time. Thoughts and ideas are appreciated. Thank you!

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It's tough to say, as I haven't made this one with yellow squash myself, which would have possibly been more watery than the zukes would be. However, there is a bit of a tahini taste to this, so I'd suggest not necessarily making it again if it didn't do it for ya on this round!

But I have lots of other good creamy sauce recipes, like the curry sauce etc.

I hope this is helpful!

xox

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Trina's Review

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This hummus is brilliant!! I can't even tell its zucchini! I like spice so I add more garlic, cumin and cayenne. I can live off this in my collard wraps!

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Mmmm yes to combining this with collard wraps! But... really creamy hummus makes everything better ;)

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What tahini sauce do you recommend? Brand ? How do i make tahini raw?

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You can buy "raw" branded tahini from specialty raw food shops. I know that the "Raw Food World" used to sell one at one point.

Generally, most tahini jars that you purchase in stores use sesame seeds that have been toasted. This tends to be what I use, as they are more easily found (and affordable) in my area.

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pamelac's Review

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Friggin delicious! !!!!

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I'm so glad that you liked it, Pamela!

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Lyne's Review

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Wow wow! I just made the raw chickpeas free hummus recipe and I am amazed how good it is since I don't usually cook, I am a restaurant person, I like Vietnamese, Thai food, Indian Cuisine, etc... but that doesn't always agree with me . Someone told me about raw food cooking and that clicked. since I am always bloated and now trying to stay away from bread, rice, meat, dairy products and heavy tasty spices. I just bought the dehydrator and a good blender and will start having fun making crackers, soups and healthy desserts, why not... Thank you for the beautiful recipies.

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Awesome Lyne!! I am so so glad raw is agreeing with your body. Happy body, happy Lyne :)

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Karen Denise's Review

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Loved it. The tahini made it creamy and smooth. Thank you.

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I'm so glad that you enjoyed this chickpea-free hummus, Karen! It is definitely the tahini that makes it :)

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Another hit! Pretty freaking tasty.

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So glad you like, no, love it! :)

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jbubonia's Review

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Delicious! I had some red bell pepper so I added it. YUM! I love that this recipe is chickpea free. Thanks Laura-Jane! :)

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You are most welcome, Janace. Red pepper is a bright add-in! :)

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Awesome! Another winner, Laura-Jane!

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Hey Pat, I'm so happy you tried and liked this! :)

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