I cannot believe it's not hummus!

I was SO sad when I discovered chick peas are NOT Paleo. WHAT?!

They are considered a legume.

Legumes are similar to grains.

They weren’t consumed by the paleo hunter-gatherer because they needed to be cooked in order to be edible.

Legumes also have similar traits to grains in their make-up; they contain phytates (phytic acid) which inhibit nutrient absorption and cause inflammation.

Luckily, there is a substitute....ZUCCHINI!

Weird, I know, but this recipe has been a great way for me to curb that hummus craving

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, peeled and chopped

½ cup tahini

⅓ cup lemon juice

⅓ cup olive oil

3 garlic cloves

1½ teaspoons cumin

Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients in the base of a food processor, and process until smooth.

Serve with crisp raw veggies, such as carrots, celery sticks, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, or cucumber slices, for dipping.

*I found tahini at Vons in the section where all the kosher food is; just a tip because it took me awhile to find it. It has a peanut butter type texture it is not a spice. It's a paste made from ground up sesame seeds*

Enjoy!

xo

P.S. honey has a sinus infection : ( I will post his favorite PALEO soup packed with sinus infection fighting herbs!