Hummus is a great vegetarian snack, but most commercial hummus is made from CANNED chickpeas, which are cooked, re-cooked, denatured and completely devoid of their natural enzymes. Ugh. We need our enzymes to stay vibrant, healthy and energetic! You’ll be amazed at how yummy this raw variation is:
- 2 organic zucchinis, chopped
- ¾ cup raw tahini
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¼ olive oil
- 3-4 garlic cloves, chopped
- ½ Tbs. ground cumin
- High quality sea salt, to taste
** Optional: Add a couple of Tbs. of Kal brand nutritional yeast, for added protein and a thicker, cheesier flavor.
Dip celery, red peppers, and cucumbers for a great snack or appetizer!
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Kimberly Snyder is a highly sought after nutritionist for many of the entertainment industry's top celebrities and author of the best-selling book, The Beauty Detox Solution. She prepares food for her clients on Hollywood’s biggest film sets and gets them camera-ready for roles and red carpet events... 
Holy Moly! Made this last night, and it is AMAZING! It’s going to be the next thing I bring to any dinner party thing! It tastes like it is totally bad for you. It also makes quite a large amount! Thanks for all of the great recipes. It helps make the transition to eating raw a whole lot easier. I just made the raw truffles tonight, and stuck them in the freezer! I can’t wait to try them tomorrow with my hubby! Thanks Kimberly!
Angie
PS> Are you going to post some more salad recipes soon? I love the variety, and am not that creative at doing it myself yet. =) Thanks!
Hi Angie,
That’s great you loved the hummus! I just made it as an appetizer on Sunday as well. It’s great because it is so easy and does taste great! Even this little baby was eating it away!
Okay, I’ll post a salad soon! I was going to a little while ago when I was in LA, but then something else popped into my head….:)
but I will soon!
All my best, Kimberly
Kim…what is the measurement for the olive oil…u just have 1/4 olive oil lol..:) can’t wait to try this
Oops! I meant 1/4 cup love.
How are you doing???
Kimberly,
Do you blend this together to get it smooth like in the photo? Just wondering with the zucchinis how they ended up smooth?
Jackie
Yes, blend until smooth!
Hi Kimberly
I am a great fan of yours and your Detox Beauty Solution book!! Yes, you’re becoming more and popular in Germany, because I can’t stop telling people how good this Detox Solution is and how awsome you are!!
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I have a question regarding the hummus:
Are Chickpeas bad for the human body ? (Aren’t they part of the vegetable familiy?At least I thought they were).
Many thanks in advance and keep on doing the great work you do!!
Lots of Love from Hamburg (Germany).
Patricia
Guttentag Patricia!
Thank you for spreading the word.
Chickpeas are not bad for the body. They are a legume, and have a lot of minerals and protein. They are just a bit gassy, and contain protein and starch. I don’t eat them every day, but I do enjoy them sometimes! xx
Hi Kimberly!
I just made this yesterday and I can’t stop eating it!!! I just ate 2 red peppers like they were candy. This is such a great alternative to hummus which I love. I honestly didn’t think it was going to be this good, but decided to give it a try before I judged. I’m happy to say I was wrong! This is perfect for my late afternoon “fix”.
Cindy
HI Cindy!
Really??? I thought you tried this months ago!!!! Glad you like it.
Lots of love to you and your family.
I tried this yesterday, this was great!
are the zucchinis raw, i use a vitamix, how long should i blend?
I made the recipe but without the oil – the consistency was good without it, so I saved the calories. Thanks, it was yum – a good alternative.
I made this the other day with my girlfriend, (both of us are big hummus fans!), and it absolutely rocks! We didn’t use salt, but doubled up on the garlic for a little extra kick – made it in about 10 minutes and used a magic bullet, which was very convenient. It’s lasted the whole week, and we can’t wait to make more!
Great, you don’t need the salt at all!
I was just telling my friends the other day I got to stop buying hummus, is becoming very expensive for me. I love hummus so much, I could eat it everyday if possible. Anyways, I must try this recipe. Thank you
P.S.: Purchased your book last Friday, I had not heard about you, but when I saw it at Barnes & Noble the title attracted me and when I started reading the index, I said, I must have this book. I started reading on Friday and couldn’t put it down, I’m almost done with it. I must read it again.
Hi Miranda, wonderful! Hope you like the recipe.
Hey Kim,
What do you think about carrots? I have become somewhat obsessed with them and eat them all the time. I love making this hummus, and dipping carrot stick and celery in them, and I make sure to chew the carrots really well. Should I limit the amount of carrots that I’m eating throughout the day? I know you are allowed an unlimited amount of veggies in the “Blossoming Beauty” phase, but you don’t mention carrots very often in recipes, so I was just making sure they were still a good choice for me to be eating. Thanks!!
Hi Ashley,
I love carrots. It is especially awesome that you are eating them raw. Mix it up with celery, cucumber, red pepper, etc. so you get a wide range of veggies in. xx
I made it and wow, I love it. I taste it it alone and it seem somewhat salty, however not so when eating it with carrots or celery sticks. Very good
Hi Miranda, you can always cut the salt out. Glad you like!
Hi Kimberly,
I love this raw hummus! just tried it for the first time… but I am wondering, what is a suggested serving size?
Hi, I was just wondering how long this will last for if kept in the fridge? It makes quite a lot and I don’t want it to go to waste as it’s so yummy!
Jenni x