Creamy, creamier, creamiest! This silky smooth zucchini dip will blow your socks right off, dear foodie lads and lasses. Don’t tell me afterwards that I didn’t warn you guys! Enjoy this healthy vegetable dip with crunchy vegetable sticks!
I added almonds to this vegetable dip to make it very creamy.
I crushed and toasted them first to add a little of that smoky flavor. But go ahead and use whatever nuts you have got laying around in your cupboards and pantry!
Almonds
A handful of cashews, peanuts, pistachios, pine nuts and even walnuts are also perfect.
Since fresh zucchini doesn’t quite taste that strong, the nuts will give the dip its main flavor.
Even hazelnuts and walnuts can give this veggie dip an extra earthy touch!
Almonds are so cheap here, I have a bunch of them in my pantry. That is why I added almonds instead of another type of nut. I cook with almonds all the time here in Spain.
Check out my cold almond soup with white grapes!
Or how about my Spanish meatballs in a creamy almond and saffron sauce!
Easy Zucchini Dip with Crunchy Vegetables
Decide for yourself how you want to serve this dip.
Lukewarm, fresh out of the blender like I did? Delicious. Or make this dip ahead and serve it at room temperature?
Whatever you do, just don’t serve it straight after you take it out of the fridge. Because If it is too cold, you will kill all those beautiful and subtle fresh zucchini flavors. It will be so bland.
You don’t want to do that.
Yep, in the end I was thinking I might even use this zucchini dip as a veggie spaghetti sauce next time.
A bowlful of al dente pasta with a creamy kind of zucchini pesto on top? Well that doesn’t sound bad at all! I will try that one out next time.
Is This A Vegan Zucchini Dip?
Good question!
And I have to say that, yes! This is a vegan dip all the way.
Serve this zucchini dip with bread sticks and freshly sliced carrots and cucumber. What a lovely veggie dip!
I will keep that one in the back of my mind for next time.
This silky smooth zucchini dip will blow you right off your socks, guys! Enjoy this healthy vegetable appetizer dip with crunchy vegetable sticks or crackers.
Dig in.
Easy Zucchini Dip with Crunchy Vegetables Recipe
This silky smooth zucchini dip will blow you right off your socks... Enjoy this healthy vegetable dip!
- 9 oz fresh zucchini (250 g), diced
- a handful pine nuts or almonds
- a handful fresh basil
- olive oil
- pepper
- salt
Pour a little olive oil in a large non-stick pan and place it over medium heat until hot. Then add the diced zucchini and season with a little pinch of pepper and salt.
Stir fry the zucchini for about 4 minutes or until it starts to soften a little. Don't overcook it, you want to keep the zucchini crunchy but warmed through.
Once the zucchini is done, transfer it to a blender.
Blend a few times into a raw zucchini puree. Then add the fresh basil and pine nuts or whatever nuts you are using. I toasted te pine nuts a little right before adding them to give this zucchini dip an extra smokey flavor.
Blend the ingredients well again until smooth. Then add little splashes of olive oil (about 4 to 5 tablespoons) until you get a rich and creamy looking texture. Check the seasoning and add extra pepper or salt to taste if necessary. Transfer the zucchini dip to a small bowl and serve lukewarm or at room temperature with crunchy vegetables and bread sticks.
