Zucchini Dip
Easy and delicious Zucchini Dip prepared in less than 30 minutes. It's refreshing, flavorful, and served perfectly with bread, chips, or crackers for a light and healthy appetizer.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 5 zucchini
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
- 2 slices sourdough
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest for garnish
- 1 tablespoon mint leaves for serving
Instructions
- Peel the zucchini and reserve the skin. Cut the zucchini into pieces about 1 inch thick and place them in a steamer basket. Steam for 20 minutes until soft
- Meanwhile, heat a skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini skin and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the skin is softened.
- Soak the sourdough in cold water for 1 minute, then squeeze out the excess water.Pro tip: The secret to the creamy texture lies in the soaked sourdough. Make sure to squeeze out as much water as possible to prevent the dip from becoming watery after blending.
- Add the zucchini, skin, sourdough, freshly grated Parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice to a food processor. Season with the remaining salt and blend until smooth.
- Add the zucchini, skin, sourdough, freshly grated parmesan, parsley, and lemon juice to a food processor. Season with the remaining salt and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the zucchini dip to a serving platter. Top with additional grated parmesan, lemon zest, and fresh mint leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and enjoy with your favorite bread.
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Notes
Recipe Source: Gourmet Traveller January 2004
- Use fresh zucchini for the best taste. You may choose green zucchini which has a natural sweetness and mild taste.
- Drain the cooked zucchini and its skin in a colander and sprinkle with salt to remove excess water. It helps in achieving a creamy dip once blended.
- If the dip’s too thick, just add a splash of water or a bit more olive oil to loosen it up. If it’s too thin, mix in a little more sourdough or Parmesan to thicken it up.
- You may also top the dip with an extra touch of fresh herbs to enhance the flavor, such as thyme.
- Enjoy the dip with a spicy kick, sprinkle with chili powder on top when serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 9people | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 2mg