Grilled Zucchini Hummus

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb zucchini (i prefer the smaller ones because they are less "seedy")
• 1/4 cup roasted tahini (sesame seed butter)
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon spanish smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste

Recipe

• 1 heat a grill to high. use an oil-soaked paper towel held with tongs to lightly oil the grill grates.
• 2 trim the ends from the zucchini, then slice it in half lengthwise.
• 3 if the seeds are large and watery, use a melon baller or small spoon to scrape out and discard most of the seeds from the center of each half.
• 4 it’s not critical to get them all. if the inside of the zucchini appears firm and the seeds small, you don’t need to scrape them out.
• 5 place the zucchini on the grill, cut side up, then reduce heat to low.
• 6 cook for 10 minutes, or until just lightly browned and starting to get tender.
• 7 set aside to cool.
• 8 when the zucchini has cooled enough to handle, place it in a food processor.
• 9 add the roasted tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, smoked paprika and salt. process for 1 minute, or until very smooth.
• 10 the hummus can be served immediately, or chilled to serve later. bring to room temperature before serving though.
• 11 note: this hummus will thicken slightly as it chills.