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Charred Zucchini and Tahini Dip

4 to 6 Servings

35 minutes

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This creamy dip, a variation on baba ghanoush, uses zucchini as its base instead of eggplant. The mild, subtle flavor of the summer squash benefits greatly from deep charring (we use the broiler), a dose of garlic and a hit of lemon juice. Once tender and browned, the zucchini is processed with rich, nutty tahini until smooth. If your food processor is small, process in two batches and transfer to a large bowl to combine. The dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container for two to three days and can be eaten warm, chilled or room temperature. We recommend serving with pita chips or warm flatbread.

4 to 6

Servings

Tip

Don’t forget to seed the zucchini. The core, where the seeds are located, is watery and turns mushy and limp with cooking. Use a spoon to scoop and scrape out the core from each zucchini half, creating hollowed-out boats.

35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8

    medium zucchini (4 pounds total), halved lengthwise and seeded

  • ¼

    cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to serve

Directions

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Reviews
Maxwell D.
February 25, 2023
Delish
Roasty, creamy but still with some texture, a little spicy. So good!
Rachael W.
April 22, 2023
Wonderful
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