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Charred Zucchini and Tahini Dip

4 to 6 Servings

35 minutes

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This creamy dip, a variation on baba ghanoush, uses zucchini as its base instead of eggplant. The mild, subtle flavor of the summer squash benefits greatly from deep charring (we use the broiler), a dose of garlic and a hit of lemon juice. Once tender and browned, the zucchini is processed with rich, nutty tahini until smooth. If your food processor is small, process in two batches and transfer to a large bowl to combine. The dip can be refrigerated in an airtight container for two to three days and can be eaten warm, chilled or room temperature. We recommend serving with pita chips or warm flatbread.

4 to 6

Servings

Tip

Don’t forget to seed the zucchini. The core, where the seeds are located, is watery and turns mushy and limp with cooking. Use a spoon to scoop and scrape out the core from each zucchini half, creating hollowed-out boats.

35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8

    medium zucchini (4 pounds total), halved lengthwise and seeded

  • ¼

    cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to serve

Directions

Reviews
Janine D.
August 17, 2025
Versatile and fresh tasking dip
Bright and fresh taste. It is also great that it is not dairy based so I can take it to parties and not worry as much about the food sitting out.
Donald T.
October 21, 2024
Well Received by Everyone
Great flavor and use of my end of season zucchini’s. Just beware any overgrown squash will have a tough skin which will leave a gritty texture to the final product. I made three Milk Street end of season dips for an event (zucchini, eggplant, and salsa) this was the crowd favorite
sue r.
August 5, 2024
Scrumptous!
I eat this with a spoon - it is delicious!
Leslie B.
July 7, 2024
Better than Hummus
I'm a hummus lover and my husband is not but he devoured this! It's a lovely spread with lots of great taste.
Gary F.
July 2, 2024
Baba ganoush without the texture issues
Excellent recipe! No modifications and turned out perfect.

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