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Quick and Easy Grilled Zucchini Dip

A Delicious summer appetizer, served with warm pita bread or other grilled flatbreads.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Tapas
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: 15 minute recipes, quick and easy, summer recipes
Servings: 6 people as an appetizer
Calories: 89kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • ¼ yogurt
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin plus more for garnish
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint plus more for garnish
  • cayenne or hot paprika to taste
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat gas grill to 400° F
  • Cut the zucchini into slices, lengthwise, brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
    Place the zucchini on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes, flip and grill for 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to cool before cutting into small pieces and placing in a bowl.
    Note: The zucchini can also be seared on the stove top over high heat.
  • Using a hand-held immersion blender pulse the zucchini until you have a chunky dip. (Can also be done in a small food processor, or simply mashed with the back of a fork)
  • Stir in yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, mint, cumin and cayenne or paprika. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
    Heap into a serving bowl and garnish with cumin and fresh mint.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 151mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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