Mama Ghanoush - Roasted Zucchini Dip
August 6th, 2019
This Recipe creates 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 02 hours
This is a great dip to eat with vegetables or with a pita. Similar to Baba Ghanoush, however, Mama Ghanoush replaces the Eggplant and Tahini with tomatoes and Grilled Zucchini for a fuller and more hearty dip.
Ingredients:
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2 Large (about 2 lbs) Zucchini Squash
3 Garlic Cloves (Oven Roasted)
1/4 Teaspoon Cumin
1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt
1 Lemon, juiced (2 Tablespoons or 1 fluid ounce)
1 Teaspoon Liquid Smoke
2 Roma Tomatoes, finely diced
1 Red Bell Pepper, finely diced
1/2 Green Bell Pepper, finely diced
1/2 Red Onion, finely diced
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Cilantro, finely chopped
Directions:
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Preheat the Oven to 400° F.
Clean the Zucchinis and remove the stems. Slice the Zucchini in half, lengthwise.
Place the Zucchini and the Garlic Cloves in the oven.
Roast for 30 minutes at 400° F.
Remove from the oven and cut each Zucchini half into a few large pieces.
Place the Zucchini, Garlic, Cumin, Lemon Juice, and Liquid Smoke into a blender.
Pulse 8 or 10 times until fully blended.
Move the Zucchini paste into a serving bowl. Add the diced Tomatoes, diced Red and Green Peppers, and the diced Onion.
Drizzle with Olive Oil. Add the chopped Cilantro.
Stir together and serve.
