FYI, to anyone interested, this dish is called "mutabal kusa" in Arabic, though in English you could call it "zucchini mutabal." Mutabal is any kind of cooked+mashed vegetable mixed with some or all of the usual suspects of garlic, lemon, tahini, yogurt, olive oil, spices, herbs, etc. and kusa means zucchini. Baba ghanoush is a type of mutabal made with eggplant. You can also make mutabal with winter squashes, beets, carrots, etc. In the English speaking world, "zucchini hummus" certainly conveys the sense of what this dish is, so I understand why it's used here. That said, because in Arabic "hummus" literally means "chickpeas" (or the dip we all know and love made from chickpeas), someone from a country that eats this food regularly would probably interpret "zucchini hummus" to mean regular hummus topped with some cooked zucchini. For example, "hummus foul" (where "foul" is the word for fava beans) does NOT mean hummus made with fava beans instead of chickpeas. It means regular hummus topped with cooked fava beans (usually with olive oil and spices added). The more you know :)
Thank you for this comment. You saved me the trouble. Anything blended with a little tahini is called "hummus" even when it has no chick peas! Not to mention that the original dish they reference is "hummus-be-tahini", it isn't "hummus"! I know this seems picky but I think it's a lack of regard, not intentional, for the language or the culture..I mean if someone put a cooked carrot in a bun and called it a "hotdog" it would be equally wrong.
Thank you for this information. I'm wondering what a butternut squash mutabal might be like! A little sweet but with the spices maybe a nice little savory kick to it.
@@kayb6803it’s delicious! Add some Moroccan spices and some chili pepper and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and crushed pistachio nuts! I use Argan oil instead of olive oil for this version.
Thanks for saving me the trouble too! Mutabbal is definitely a certain dip, but the general term in Arabic is “ghmaas”, which literally means dip or scoop.
I've been making this (calling it zucchini baba ganousch, like you said) for years because I hardly ever buy eggplant, but always have zucchini, especially in the summer.
I feel attacked. Who doesn't like zucchini? Maybe my family is weird, but zucchini was always a staple in our kitchen. Deep fried zucchini sticks, zucchini bread, roasted, spiralled, etc. I'm definitely giving this dish a shot, looks delicious.
Same! Simple, roast zucchini as part of a veggie medley, zucchini butter pasta, seared Parmesan crusted zucchini alongside ravioli, zucchini pesto in any number of forms, zucchini instead of meatballs in a veggie spaghetti and red sauce. I didn’t like it as a kid, but my opinion has CHANGED. I should look into zucchini bread!
Same here! I love zucchini and use it a lot! I make a zucchini and Brie soup which is totally creamy and delicious! So many great ways to use zucchini and so many excellent recipes for zucchini 😁😁😁. Plus I have never found zucchini bitter at all!!
I’m keto and actually like zucchini. So I’m definitely going to make this! I might try roasting the garlic too. Oh, and maybe a version with roasted Hatch chiles since they’re just showing up in the markets here.
No words to describe how fantastic this came out. Blown away. I have been making regular humus (using chickpeas) since forever, but this really changes things for me.
Sounds like a very delicious dip but I have to disagree with the statement that zucchini are an unexciting vegetable. They are so versatile and have a fantastic taste. ETA: I always blend the garlic with the lemon juice before I add it to the hummus. It takes the edge off the raw garlic and makes it less overwhelming. I would do the same here.
I just had to try this. It's still not cooled, but I tried a bit to season it and it already tasted great. Looking forward to tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe, I'll make it from time to time, but I have no problems with the "normal" one, so I'll stick to that mostly.
I've made this recipe three times in the last two weeks and it's FANTASTIC! it pairs incredibly well with chicken shawarma and great on its own too. so anyone thinking of trying this recipe...highly recommend! Thank you Chef John for another amazing recipe.
I make a green vegetable alternative to hummus with brussel sprouts. Very easy. Dump a bag of frozen brussel sprouts in a small crock pot with a couple of table spoons of minced garlic and EVO. Cook on high until the brussel sprouts are soft and can be mashed, around 3 or 4 hours. Don't over cook or it will start to get bitter. This is the basic recipe. you can add other seasonings as you like. Great with celery for an extra healthy kick.
I recently made hummus with tomatillos and serrano peppers and it tastes exactly like guacamole. I've been calling it my avocado free guac so this vid reminded me of that.
Did the salt thing with eggplant and WHAT A DIFFERENCE! If this works the same (sure it does) I’ll try this. I didn’t hate zucchini but had problems eating them. Hopefully, that will work.
Why not add some nuts if you’re not allergic? I think it might give it that richness. Especially if you want to replace sesame which also many are allergic to
This sounds like heaven! I love regular hummus so it isn't going to replace it, but it's good to mix things up, and I am quite fond of zucchini. If you're following a keto lifestyle, you should probably limit the amount of garlic you add since garlic is surprisingly high in sugar, but a couple of cloves isn't going to mess up your macros. The zucchini version would probably work quite well with flax seed crackers!
i never actually roasted garlic yet, but maybe this would even be better with the garlic roasted, and maybe add some dill, maybe a few pine-nuts.....Also, one time i was eating some really good pumpkin seeds, and thought it would make a nice pate, so if you want to experiment with that, maybe you could also add a little wine, olives, sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic...i don't know what else...🍓🌿
I am not a big fan of zucchini, but I will try this salt trick, that I I only knew for eggplants. 😋 Furthermore, I wonder if this baked zucchini could be a good ingredient for a pesto. 🤔
Ha! I just made something like this yesterday before your video. I was trying for a Baba Ganoush without the eggplant. I didn’t bother to salt or cube the zucchini, just cut off the ends and let it get nicely charred in the oven. Then split them and let them drain in a colander. It is great. Might add roasted garlic next time to deepen the flavors.
Beautiful dish on a beautiful countertop! I want to crunch into some of that so badly. Birds keep picking off squash blossoms so no squash ☹.... wondering what other veggies I might experiment with in dip. Yard full of eggplant, been eating a lot of Baba Ghanoush😋.
any idea how well this would work with summer squash? my mom is grain free and weird about zucchini. the two are basically the same to me but maybe im a fool
FYI, to anyone interested, this dish is called "mutabal kusa" in Arabic, though in English you could call it "zucchini mutabal." Mutabal is any kind of cooked+mashed vegetable mixed with some or all of the usual suspects of garlic, lemon, tahini, yogurt, olive oil, spices, herbs, etc. and kusa means zucchini. Baba ghanoush is a type of mutabal made with eggplant. You can also make mutabal with winter squashes, beets, carrots, etc. In the English speaking world, "zucchini hummus" certainly conveys the sense of what this dish is, so I understand why it's used here. That said, because in Arabic "hummus" literally means "chickpeas" (or the dip we all know and love made from chickpeas), someone from a country that eats this food regularly would probably interpret "zucchini hummus" to mean regular hummus topped with some cooked zucchini. For example, "hummus foul" (where "foul" is the word for fava beans) does NOT mean hummus made with fava beans instead of chickpeas. It means regular hummus topped with cooked fava beans (usually with olive oil and spices added). The more you know :)
Thank you for this comment. You saved me the trouble. Anything blended with a little tahini is called "hummus" even when it has no chick peas! Not to mention that the original dish they reference is "hummus-be-tahini", it isn't "hummus"! I know this seems picky but I think it's a lack of regard, not intentional, for the language or the culture..I mean if someone put a cooked carrot in a bun and called it a "hotdog" it would be equally wrong.
Thank you for this information. I'm wondering what a butternut squash mutabal might be like! A little sweet but with the spices maybe a nice little savory kick to it.
@@kayb6803it’s delicious! Add some Moroccan spices and some chili pepper and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and crushed pistachio nuts! I use Argan oil instead of olive oil for this version.
Thanks for saving me the trouble too! Mutabbal is definitely a certain dip, but the general term in Arabic is “ghmaas”, which literally means dip or scoop.
How cool! This is great context. Thank you!
DUUUUDE!!!! My daughter is allergic to all legumes!!!! Garbanzo bean is her highest allergy! Thank you for this!!! 🙌🏼♥️
There is still sesame so might still be no go.
@@Confoundedjoe she is no longer allergic to sesame. Thank you for being considerate ♥️
@@CoolAllergyMom good news. He also has a really tasty sweet potato hummus.
@@Confoundedjoe I had no idea! I will look for it! Thank you again!!!
This comment is so cute
Love the color.coordination -- green dip with purple chips. You could be an interior designer if this chef thing doesn't work out. 🏠
Perfect timing. I've got zucchini from my garden coming out my ears! Finally something better than zucchini bread I can make.
I’m allergic to garbanzo and this looks like an amazing alternative. Thanks Chef!
i hope someone isn't allergic to zucchini.
looks good though, doesn't it. 5/7 worth it.
Great northern beans are great for making dips as well!
i'll give a like for the 5/7 reference
@@xChimkin ;)
I've been making this (calling it zucchini baba ganousch, like you said) for years because I hardly ever buy eggplant, but always have zucchini, especially in the summer.
I feel attacked. Who doesn't like zucchini? Maybe my family is weird, but zucchini was always a staple in our kitchen. Deep fried zucchini sticks, zucchini bread, roasted, spiralled, etc. I'm definitely giving this dish a shot, looks delicious.
Same! Simple, roast zucchini as part of a veggie medley, zucchini butter pasta, seared Parmesan crusted zucchini alongside ravioli, zucchini pesto in any number of forms, zucchini instead of meatballs in a veggie spaghetti and red sauce.
I didn’t like it as a kid, but my opinion has CHANGED.
I should look into zucchini bread!
Love it too & grew up eating it, & I very much love 💚zucchini bread💚! I have James Beards bread book I use his recipe for it.
Same here! I love zucchini and use it a lot! I make a zucchini and Brie soup which is totally creamy and delicious! So many great ways to use zucchini and so many excellent recipes for zucchini 😁😁😁. Plus I have never found zucchini bitter at all!!
because it raw the texture is like storyfoam, and else if not done just right is weird goop
Same here. I buy them at the farmer's market and they are just great. Not bitter at all and definitely not tasteless.
It is amazing how salting and grilling zucchini can drastically improve the flavor. Nice one Chef!
In England we call it grilled courgette! 😊
You can do basil and garlic in there with the pistachios and make it sort of a pesto dip
I’m keto and actually like zucchini. So I’m definitely going to make this! I might try roasting the garlic too. Oh, and maybe a version with roasted Hatch chiles since they’re just showing up in the markets here.
Excellent ideas
“That’s right” gets me every time 🥰
3:51 I don't think I could resist eating those deliciously browned Zucchini straight out of the oven
I will try this and also a version with roasted and raw garlic. ❤
No words to describe how fantastic this came out. Blown away. I have been making regular humus (using chickpeas) since forever, but this really changes things for me.
Dear Chef!
Spot on! Love your sense of humor, you're great! No matter how it is called or... how it "should" be called, this preparation is fantastic.
Cannot wait to try this! I developed an allergy to garbanzo beans a few years ago and I have missed hummus dearly!
It looks delicious as broil zucchini really taste good. I have made mine from edamame and it’s also very good
Sounds like a very delicious dip but I have to disagree with the statement that zucchini are an unexciting vegetable. They are so versatile and have a fantastic taste.
ETA: I always blend the garlic with the lemon juice before I add it to the hummus. It takes the edge off the raw garlic and makes it less overwhelming. I would do the same here.
I just had to try this. It's still not cooled, but I tried a bit to season it and it already tasted great. Looking forward to tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe, I'll make it from time to time, but I have no problems with the "normal" one, so I'll stick to that mostly.
I've made this recipe three times in the last two weeks and it's FANTASTIC! it pairs incredibly well with chicken shawarma and great on its own too. so anyone thinking of trying this recipe...highly recommend! Thank you Chef John for another amazing recipe.
I make a green vegetable alternative to hummus with brussel sprouts. Very easy. Dump a bag of frozen brussel sprouts in a small crock pot with a couple of table spoons of minced garlic and EVO. Cook on high until the brussel sprouts are soft and can be mashed, around 3 or 4 hours. Don't over cook or it will start to get bitter. This is the basic recipe. you can add other seasonings as you like. Great with celery for an extra healthy kick.
I recently made hummus with tomatillos and serrano peppers and it tastes exactly like guacamole. I've been calling it my avocado free guac so this vid reminded me of that.
recipe??
Great recipe as always chef. Thank you.
I am pleased that zucchini is not just the star of steakhouse fried appetizers but also has another, healthier snack option!
I love you, chef John. That is all.
Perfect, so much in garden and I love it.
Looks great - going to give this a try!
Did the salt thing with eggplant and WHAT A DIFFERENCE! If this works the same (sure it does) I’ll try this. I didn’t hate zucchini but had problems eating them. Hopefully, that will work.
Oh boy! This can be on my diet, which doesn’t include any beans or legumes! I have zucchini growing in the garden…♥️🤓👍
That would be perfect for a Halloween Party! Those purple chips are delicious too!
+ some sweet potatoe chips or carrots
Love blue corn w sesame seed chips.💕
Chef John! In England they would call them grilled courgettes!!!
amazing thank you for sharing my fried.
Why not add some nuts if you’re not allergic? I think it might give it that richness. Especially if you want to replace sesame which also many are allergic to
just perfect for all of us who are harvesting tons of zucc at the moment!
I did not expect this from Chef John but this sounds like a wonderful recipe and I will try it.
This is gonna be even better when I use your leftover coals trick from the bab video. Thanks chef!
I love zucchini! I eat it almost every day. This looks great
Another great alternative is subbing avocado for the chick peas. Middle Eastern guacamole!
My dietitian gave me a recipe that used both edamame and avocado.
"Many people love hummus, but garbanzo beans don't love them" I yelled THATS ME! 😂
I made this, and it's quite good! (As I've come to expect from Chef John...)
This sounds like heaven! I love regular hummus so it isn't going to replace it, but it's good to mix things up, and I am quite fond of zucchini. If you're following a keto lifestyle, you should probably limit the amount of garlic you add since garlic is surprisingly high in sugar, but a couple of cloves isn't going to mess up your macros. The zucchini version would probably work quite well with flax seed crackers!
Whenever I eat garbanzo beans I'm probably able to keep Europe warm through a whole winter.
Love this idea!!!
I will try this for sure
Woo it looks delicious bravo 😊👏thank you
😍. Just about time for the new Only Murders season
my favoirte
I’ve never been a fan of zucchini (watery & tasteless) but this makes me change my mind 😯
Brilliant recipe
Is it weird that I wanna put some parmesean in there?
Brilliant Chef John! I look forward to making this soon.
Those blue chips are like the best thing in the world.
simply ... AMAZING
Thanks for recipe. Cheers.
O my gosh its the same salt bath used to get bitterness out of eggplant (aubergines) ! I never realised it works on zucchini as well.
So great
This looks AMAZING. I am so stoked to make this ❤🤩
Going to use my air fryer for cooking the zucchini!
They taste really nice from the air fryer
Terrific use of the zucchini! I am unable to have beans so this is going to be a treat.
Ty chef! A rather specific request, guacamole that doesn’t use avocado, as I am extremely allergic 🙃
That looks very good. I will definitely try this.
Chef John's "hummus" may appear gummous, but I predict that the flavour will overcome us
🤣🤣
Amogus
so share it among us
I’m thinking this would be a good low cal spread for sandwiches and wraps
Definitely!
Would you consider using this as a pasta sauce?
I've always hated zucchini, but I'm excited to give this a try!
Healthy and yummy recipe 😊 lk 487 👍, thanks for sharing 😊 stay always blessed ❤️❤️
Delicious - I added a half an avocado in mine
Brilliant idea.. but what would be a low carb resp. keto friendly alternative to potato chips???
Timely. The glut of summer squash has begun.
More artsy...less fartsy 🤣
"I really love potato chips" Yeah i feel you brother. Same here.😂
I've done something like this before with eggplants. But I forgot to wash the salt off so then had to mix with mashed potato. Was still pretty good.
i never actually roasted garlic yet, but maybe this would even be better with the garlic roasted, and maybe add some dill, maybe a few pine-nuts.....Also, one time i was eating some really good pumpkin seeds, and thought it would make a nice pate, so if you want to experiment with that, maybe you could also add a little wine, olives, sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic...i don't know what else...🍓🌿
Yumm
Thanks for a new way to use zucchini.
I am not a big fan of zucchini, but I will try this salt trick, that I I only knew for eggplants. 😋
Furthermore, I wonder if this baked zucchini could be a good ingredient for a pesto. 🤔
Thank you! Does this freeze well? How long if it does?
Thank you for trying to make courgettes taste good, I will try this.
Birdy
Almost right! We say grilled courgette in the UK ❤
Ha! I just made something like this yesterday before your video. I was trying for a Baba Ganoush without the eggplant. I didn’t bother to salt or cube the zucchini, just cut off the ends and let it get nicely charred in the oven. Then split them and let them drain in a colander. It is great. Might add roasted garlic next time to deepen the flavors.
Gonna use this salting technique on my Zuk-Spiral pasta!
@bengarrison7780 but your mom did. Thanks for playing Ben. 😀
Teddy Dimas… I’m in. ❤️
Beautiful dish on a beautiful countertop! I want to crunch into some of that so badly. Birds keep picking off squash blossoms so no squash ☹.... wondering what other veggies I might experiment with in dip. Yard full of eggplant, been eating a lot of Baba Ghanoush😋.
Yummy 👍thanks ✋
Someone happened to give me a zucchini today.
Can't wait to try it.
hummus without hummus is craazy
Sounds delicious. Hummus is Arabic for garbanzo. 😋
How long does this last in the fridge?
3:58 Adams in the big times now
Chef J, can u do a knife skills video?
Thank you. I have 3 gigantic zucchini I need to eat.
Yummy
I’m guessing that you used zucchini, garlic, and basil from the garden. 😊
any idea how well this would work with summer squash? my mom is grain free and weird about zucchini. the two are basically the same to me but maybe im a fool
Tell her it’s avocado
Nutrition Facts - per serving? or for the full recipe???
“Pro tip: trim the ends off before you quarter it.” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Green dip with purple chips
Hulk Hummus 😂
How is the calorie count on one serving over 900 calories? Wondering if that is correct in your printable recipe?
I'm going to use this in place of Baba ganouj at work and call it Zucchini baba. Thx chef!