Hummus: the paste that connects us all.

When the end of times is here - we can all agree on one thing.. hummus is awesome.  Here is a cooked and raw iteration. The best part of these hummus recipes is they are bean free -- i.e. wont give you hummus farts.

Roasted Zucchini Hummus

2 zucchinis, charred, roasted, go ahead and burn it
2 Tbsp tahini
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp pepper
juice of 1 lemon
a bit of fresh cilantro
1 tsp olive oil

Throw everything in a food processor except the olive oil. Keep the skin on the zucchini.  Pour blended into a dish then add some additional paprika for color and drizzle a bit of olive oil over the top. SO EXCELLENT.

Raw Sweet Potato Hummus

2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 carrot, in a few chunks
1/4 cup cashews (or sub pumpkin seeds or hemp seeds)
2 Tbsp tahini
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp pepper
juice of 1 lemon

Blend in a food processor or a blender. Taste good?  This is a recreation of a cultured hummus product made locally in Sacramento. It never tastes quite the same. But it also doesn't cost $7.