Roasted Zucchini-Chickpea Dip With Za'Atar Recipe

Name: Roasted Zucchini-Chickpea Dip With Za'Atar Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 to 4 medium summer squash, cut into rough dice (about 1 quart); 1 medium red onion, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup); 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or use 1/2 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in 3 cups water and simmered until tender); 3 medium cloves garlic, smashed, peels removed; 2 tablespoons tahini paste; 3 tablespoons lemon juice from 2 lemons; About 3 tablespoons water; 1 teaspoon za'atar

Servings: persons

1
Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Toss squash and onion with 3 tablespoons olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Turn onto a rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once or twice, until vegetables are tender and browned, about 20 minutes.
2
Add chickpeas, garlic, tahini, and roasted vegetables to the bowl of a food processor. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pulse until well-chopped. With machine running, stream in olive oil, lemon juice, and water, and blend until smooth. Add more water if mixture is too thick. Taste, adding more oil, lemon, or seasoning as needed.
3
Scrape dip into a serving bowl, drizzle with 1 additional tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with za'atar. Serve with toasted flatbread, pita or crudites.

539

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 to 4 medium summer squash, cut into rough dice (about 1 quart), 1 medium red onion, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup), 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Roasted Zucchini-Chickpea Dip With Za'Atar Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!