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.
244 kcal
/serving
20 min
Serves
6
Easy
Italian
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 5 zucchini
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 2 slices sourdough
- 1 tsp salt (divided)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp mint leaves (for serving)
Preparation
Not specified
Cooking
- Peel the zucchini and reserve the skin.
- Cut the zucchini into pieces about 1-inch (3cm) 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:Â 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.
Plating & Serving
Not specified
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
244
Calories
11.5g
Protein
10% DV
29.9g
Carbs
10% DV
9.3g
Fat
12% DV
2.8g
Fiber
7% DV
6.3g
Sugars
537mg
Sodium
36% DV
8mg
Cholesterol
2% DV
| Diet Type | Balanced |
| Health Labels | Vegetarian Pescatarian Mediterranean Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Sulphite Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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