CREAMY ZUCCHINI TAHINI

One of the complaints I hear most often from those who are striving to eat healthier is: “but eating healthy is so bland and boring!” With quick and easy recipes like this Creamy Zucchini Tahini, I respectfully disagree. I love quickly whipping up this tahini, which works as a sauce or dip, in my food processor and pairing it with vegetables. With the zucchini hidden in the recipe, you are sneaking in an extra serving of vegetables—even if you decide to pair it with chips or crackers. It’s super simple, super delicious, and totally fool-proof!

CREAMY ZUCCHINI TAHINI RECIPE

Ingredients:

  • One zucchini peeled and chopped (raw or steamed; works either way)

  • 4 tbsp sesame paste/tahini with sesame as the only ingredient (for example, Seed + Mill brand)

  • 1/2 to 1 tsp lime juice (depending on taste preference)

  • 1/2 to 1 tsp sea salt (depending on taste preference)

Directions:

  • Start with 1/2 tsp of lime juice and salt

  • Grind all ingredients (zucchini, tahini, lime juice, and salt) in a food processor until smooth

  • Taste and add the remaining 1/2 tsp of lime juice and salt if desired

  • Enjoy!

{Makes two servings}

Macros per serving:

8g of protein

17.3g of fat

4.1g of carbs

NUTRITION NOTES

Sesame seeds are tiny, little nutrition powerhouses! Sesame seeds contain plant compounds known as lignans and phytosterols, which may help lower cholesterol. In fact, of all nuts and seeds commonly eaten in the United States, sesame seeds have the highest phytosterol content. Sesame seeds also contain a number of key vitamins and minerals. In particular, sesame seeds are a wonderful source of dietary copper, which may help form red blood cells and support the immune system.