Hummus With Panfried Zucchini

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces chickpeas
• 2 garlic cloves, coarsely crushed
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 lb small zucchini
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid from the can, and put them in a blender or food processor. blend to a smooth paste, adding a small amount of the reserved liquid, if necessary.
• 2 mix the garlic, lemon juice, and tahini together and add to the blender or food processor. process until smooth.with the machine running, gradually add 3 tbs of the olive oil through the feeder tube or lid.
• 3 add the cumin. season with salt and pepper. process to mix. scrape the hummus into a bowl. cover and chill until required.
• 4 remove the ends from the zucchini. slice the zucchini lengthwise into even-size pieces.
• 5 heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan. season the zucchini with salt and pepper and cook them 2-3 minutes on each side, until just tender.
• 6 divide the zucchini among four individual plates. spoon a portion of hummus onto each plate and sprinkle with paprika. add two of three pieces of sliced pita bread and serve with olives.