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.
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Nutrition Facts
- 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
| Name | Amount | % 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 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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Janace
Mar 15, 2015
jbubonia's Review
Raw chickpea-free hummus recipe
Delicious! I had some red bell pepper so I added it. YUM! I love that this recipe is chickpea free. Thanks Laura-Jane! :)
The Rawtarian
Mar 18, 2015
You are most welcome, Janace. Red pepper is a bright add-in! :)
Soulfulll
Jul 29, 2015
Another hit! Pretty freaking tasty.
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cristinat
Mar 14, 2021
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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cristinat
Mar 14, 2021
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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Celinatek
Apr 23, 2020
I kept the zucchini skin, nice light green color and sprinkled cumin on top and fresh coriander/cilantro.
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Celinatek
Apr 23, 2020
Celinatek's Review
Raw chickpea-free hummus recipe
Loved it! I doubled the recipe and sprinkled cumin on top and some fresh coriander.
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sydneyt
Apr 12, 2019
sydneyt's Review
Raw chickpea-free hummus recipe
Wow! So good! I added a little cayenne for spice. I’m a cayenne feen.
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The Rawtarian
Apr 15, 2019
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 :)
joyfulveggie83
Jul 05, 2018
joyfulveggie83's Review
Raw chickpea-free hummus recipe
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!
The Rawtarian
Jul 05, 2018
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
Trina
Mar 27, 2018
Trina's Review
Raw chickpea-free hummus recipe
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!
The Rawtarian
Apr 19, 2018
Mmmm yes to combining this with collard wraps! But... really creamy hummus makes everything better ;)
zoeyw
Mar 25, 2018
What tahini sauce do you recommend? Brand ? How do i make tahini raw?
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The Rawtarian
Apr 19, 2018
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.
pamelac
Mar 17, 2017
pamelac's Review
Raw chickpea-free hummus recipe
Friggin delicious! !!!!
The Rawtarian
Mar 17, 2017
I'm so glad that you liked it, Pamela!
Lyne
Dec 03, 2016
Lyne's Review
Raw chickpea-free hummus recipe
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.
The Rawtarian
Dec 09, 2016
Awesome Lyne!! I am so so glad raw is agreeing with your body. Happy body, happy Lyne :)
Karen Denise
Dec 01, 2016
Karen Denise's Review
Raw chickpea-free hummus recipe
Loved it. The tahini made it creamy and smooth. Thank you.
The Rawtarian
Dec 09, 2016
I'm so glad that you enjoyed this chickpea-free hummus, Karen! It is definitely the tahini that makes it :)
Soulfulll
Jul 29, 2015
Another hit! Pretty freaking tasty.
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The Rawtarian
Jul 30, 2015
So glad you like, no, love it! :)
Janace
Mar 15, 2015
jbubonia's Review
Raw chickpea-free hummus recipe
Delicious! I had some red bell pepper so I added it. YUM! I love that this recipe is chickpea free. Thanks Laura-Jane! :)
The Rawtarian
Mar 18, 2015
You are most welcome, Janace. Red pepper is a bright add-in! :)
patvoss
Jan 02, 2015
patvoss's Review
Raw chickpea-free hummus recipe
Awesome! Another winner, Laura-Jane!
The Rawtarian
Jan 02, 2015
Hey Pat, I'm so happy you tried and liked this! :)
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