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Avocado Jalapeno Zummus

by Ann
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Avocado Jalapeno Zummus ~ Sumptuous Spoonfuls #spicy #zucchini #hummus #recipe

I want to start a new trend. I think “Zummus” should be a new word in the dictionary, kind of like the word “Zoodles” has taken over the foodie blog scene. Want to help me? Create your own version of Zummus and post it/share it/pin it (tag or message me and I’ll share it too!) … or simply pin this post and share it on whatever social media you prefer … facebook, twitter, reddit, yummly, stumbleupon … Let’s get this trend GOING!


It’s a simple idea, really … simply adding zucchini to your hummus. It was an idea that struck me years ago when I was challenged to make hummus with lima beans and I had tons of zucchini on hand. Zucchini Hummus … oh yes, ZUMMUS! The mild-mannered zucchini doesn’t take over the hummus … no, not at all. That’s not zucchini’s style. It’s a vegetable that is happy to take the supporting role, zucchini is, a quiet helper in the background. In this case, it simply lightens the creamy dip, adding a bit of nutrition and moisture and a little “bounce”, if you will. The dip is not so heavy when you add the zucchini, yet it still retains that creamy, tangy, garlicky taste and texture. You end up with a creamy dip that has no sour cream, no mayonnaise, none of that fattening junk that you normally find in dips. It’s high in protein, fiber, taste, with healthy fats and vegetables all in there. It’s totally gluten free, low in fat, heart healthy … I could go on and on and on about all the health benefits of the ingredients in this yummy dip/spread.

So are you in? Will you help me? Let’s make Zummus the newest household word for health-conscious folks across the world. Share this post with your friends and social networks. And then (if you happen to be a blogger … or even if you’re not) make this … or your own flavor variation of Zummus and post a picture and share it on facebook or Pinterest or Twitter (and I would love it if you would tag me so I can share it too).

Zummus deserves a place in our language, in our lives, in our homes, in our lunchboxes. (Not to mention, it gives you one more fabulous use for that vegetable that all of us gardeners … and even friends and family and neighbors of gardeners … both love and curse.)

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Avocado Jalapeno Zummus ~ Sumptuous Spoonfuls #spicy #zucchini #hummus #recipe

Avocado Jalapeno Zummus

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Over 1 pint of dip 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • About 1 cup of shredded or chopped zucchini
  • 1 15-oz. can chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), drained
  • 25 cloves of garlic (depending on how garlicky you want it!)
  • 12 Tablespoons tahini
  • 12 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/21 jalapeno, seeded and cut into chunks
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Pit the avocado and spoon the flesh into a handi chopper or mini blender. Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse, then blend until smooth, adding liquid from the beans or water if needed to get it to blend well. Taste and adjust Tahini, olive oil, and seasonings as desired.
  2. Enjoy with veggies, toasted pita wedges, crackers or use as a spread on wraps, pizzas or sandwiches.

Notes

RECIPE SOURCE: http://www.sumptuousspoonfuls.com/

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Avocado Jalapeno Zummus ~ Sumptuous Spoonfuls #spicy #zucchini #hummus #recipe

This recipe was shared at Weekend Potluck, Munching Monday, Simple Supper Tuesday, Freedom Fridays with All my Bloggy Friends and Hearth & Soul Bloghop.

I challenged some of my foodie friends to come up with their own version of Zummus.

Here’s one from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen, flavored with cilantro and cumin … She says she just made the best sandwich EVER with her zummus. And I gotta agree with her that Zummus is just the funnest word ever to say!

Zummus from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen

Here is an Italian twist on Zummus from Full Belly Sisters … I love the Parmesan and that she GRILLED the zucchini … yum!

Grilled Zucchini Parmesan Zummus

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30 comments

Kristina August 6, 2015 - 10:31 pm

I am in, yes! this sounds SO good!

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Ann August 7, 2015 - 7:07 am

Hurrah! I can’t wait to see your zummus, Kristina!

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Marissa @ OMG FOOD August 6, 2015 - 10:55 pm

Zummus! Pretty fun to say. 🙂 This sounds like a tasty spread; I’m excited to try this one soon!

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Ann August 7, 2015 - 7:05 am

oh I hope you do, Marissa! thanks for the sweet comments 🙂

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Kim - Liv Life August 6, 2015 - 11:03 pm

I’m loving this use of zucchini!! And of course, the avocado is pure perfection!

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Ann August 7, 2015 - 7:06 am

Thank you Kim! It’s a really fun (and healthy) dip.

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The Surprised Gourmet August 7, 2015 - 5:50 am

Great way to use zucchini.

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Ann August 7, 2015 - 7:06 am

Thank you!

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Sarah August 7, 2015 - 6:53 am

I am in LOVE with this dip!

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Ann August 7, 2015 - 7:06 am

That makes me soooo happy, Sarah! Thank you.

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Adam Baratz August 7, 2015 - 9:04 am

This looks awesome, what a creative way to make hummus!

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Ann August 8, 2015 - 12:22 am

Thank you Adam! It’s delicious. Are you up for making your own flavor of zummus? If you do, let me know … I’d love to see it!

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Kelley August 7, 2015 - 10:37 am

Love humus and avocado, and together with some spicy jalapeño sounds so very good!!! Can’t wait to try this out!

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Ann August 8, 2015 - 12:21 am

I’m so excited for you to try it, Kelley!

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Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life August 7, 2015 - 8:11 pm

I’m all over this! Lots of zucchini at the farmer’s market! Can’t wait to try it!

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Ann August 8, 2015 - 12:20 am

Hurrah! Thanks Melissa.

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karen August 11, 2015 - 11:18 am

I know a friend who would LOVE this….going to share it with them.

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Ann August 11, 2015 - 8:39 pm

Awesome! Thank you, Karen.

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Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen August 17, 2015 - 6:54 am

Ohh your sounds deeeelish Ann! If I wasn’t allergic to avocado that would so be happening at my house right now!!

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Ann August 17, 2015 - 6:05 pm

Thanks Bobbi! I’m definitely going to try yours sometime soon!

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swathi August 17, 2015 - 5:10 pm

Love this avocado jalapeno hummus, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning.

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Charlene D Burns August 17, 2015 - 5:15 pm

Hi. Looks like an awesome recipe. Do you think it would be ok to use can of great northern beans in place of garbanzo beans? I don’t like garbanzo beans. Thanks!

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Ann August 17, 2015 - 6:04 pm

Yes, I think great northern beans would work, Charlene. I have also made a version of this with lima beans and it was awesome!

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Laurel Glisky August 18, 2018 - 12:07 pm

Made your zummus this morning. It is scrumptious! Thanks for yet another way to utilize the beloved zucchini. I went for the gusto and double-downed on the jalepeno. It was perfect.

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Ann August 18, 2018 - 12:33 pm

You go girl! I would do that too if I was just making it for me. 🙂

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