Zucchini Hummus

A hummus recipe that's free of garbanzo beans, healthy and tastes great? Oh, and uses up my overwhelming supply of zucchini from my garden? Yup its true, I'm now a believer. Whip this up, don't tell anyone whats in it, plop down a bowl and watch it disappear. When you reveal the truth, they will all want the recipe once they discover that its made with raw zucchini. The good news is I'm down 3 zucchinis and I have a great app for my neighbors party this afternoon.

• 3 medium sized zucchinis peeled and chopped
• 6 Tbs lemon juice
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 2 ts paprika
• 2 ts sea salt
• 1/2 ts cumin
• 1 ts turmeric
• 2 pinches cayenne
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1 cup of shelled sunflower seeds soaked for 1 hour in 2 cups of water
• A few drizzles of olive oil
• Parsley for garnish

Place all ingredients (drain water from sunflower seeds) except parsley in food processor till smooth. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with chopped parsley.

Serve with veggies and toasted pita.