Best Zucchini Cilantro Dip Recipes

Zucchini-Cilantro Dip image

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium zucchini, trimmed, grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Generous pinch of cayenne pepper
Assorted crudités Pita bread, cut into triangles

Steps:

Place grated zucchini in colander and sprinkle with salt. Let drain 30 minutes. Rinse zucchini. Drain well. Using kitchen towel, squeeze as much water from zucchini as possible.
Whisk 1 cup yogurt, 3/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in medium bowl until well blended. Mix in zucchini, cilantro, garlic, cumin and cayenne pepper. Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Cover dip and refrigerate 2 hours to blend flavors. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
Transfer dip to serving bowl. Serve with crudités and pita bread.

Zucchini Cilantro Dip image

Provided by Sara Heuvelman

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs zucchini, coarsely shredded
1 (8 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cilantro leaf, packed
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar with roasted garlic (Nakano brand is my favorite!)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 jalapeno pepper (optional)

Steps:

Line a large baking sheet with a clean dish towel; spread zucchini over towel.
Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt; let stand 5 minutes.
Roll zucchini in towel; squeeze out moisture. In food processor, combine zucchini, garbanzo beans, cilantro, and garlic; process until smooth.
Add vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and jalapeno, if desired; process 10 seconds.
Adjust salt to taste. Serve dip with chips, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or pita wedges.
It only takes about 15 minutes to make.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745.3, Fat 44.4, SaturatedFat 6.1, Sodium 755.1, Carbohydrate 75.8, Fiber 18, Sugar 12, Protein 20