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    Home » Recipes

    Zucchini Babaganoush (Smokey Courgette Dip)

    Published: Aug 5, 2018 · Modified: Aug 4, 2021 by Louise-Claire Cayzer · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 18 Comments

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    You're going to love this Zucchini Babaganoush if like me you have grown too many zucchini!

    Anyone who has grown courgettes /zucchini will know that you always (ALWAYS) overestimate how many courgettes you can eat in one summer, and every year you will grow approximately 2 x too many plants. This is why I've come up with this genius way to eat them up! This recipe is inspired by the classic Eggplant recipe, but instead uses those lovely green courgettes you are bound to have an abundance of in mid-summer.

    Two plates of zucchini babagaboush with crackers. A hand is reaching in to scoop up the dip. this recipe
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    🥒Ingredients:

    • Courgette/Zucchini: Use up your glut or gladly accept some that your neighbours push on you. 2 or 3 lovely fresh ones are easily gobbled up when made into this dip!
    • Tahini: Sesame paste that really adds to the overall mouthfeel!
    • Parsley: (optional): Adds a brightness of flavour and is pretty too!
    • Lemon Juice: For some zip and zing to balance out the smokey flavour
    • Garlic: Adds a little heat and depth of garlicky flavour!

    This particular recipe is perfect for using up a glut of zucchini. It's a riff on my favourite Aubergine baba ganoush, but uses my far more plentiful courgettes. It's also utterly brilliant because it works amazingly with those huge courgettes that somehow hide from you & try and turn into marrows when you're not looking, the sneaky things.

    The other great thing about this recipe is that it can be made on the BBQ, so you don't even need to stuff up the kitchen if you choose not to. It works best when you char the outside of the courgette- leaving the inside soft and smoky. You can use your grill to achieve this, but a BBQ works just as well, if not better, which at this time of year it's likely to already be lit ready for some tasty BBQ action.

    A plate of zucchini babaganoush with crackers next to it.

    👩‍🍳How To:

    1. Grill or BBQ your courgettes until they're blackened on the outside and soft and squishy in the middle. Be careful not to over-burn them or there won't be any of their insides left to blend up!
    2. Remove the worst of the blackened bits.
    3. Blend up in your blender with all the other ingredients! Simple!
    4. Eat up your Zucchini Bababaganoush with flatbreads or crackers.
    • The zucchini (courgette) on the BBQ ready to be made into dip.
    • Blend the zucchini up with the other ingredients.

    ❓FAQ

    What kind of zucchini/courgette can I use?

    Larger ones are perfect (not the cute little ones) as there is more to char with some insides to use in the dip. You can also use yellow squash for this!

    Can I make the zucchini babaganoush ahead of time?

    Yes! Just keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Can I freeze this dip recipe?

    Yes this recipe can be frozen.

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    If you make this yummy courgette dip, please rate this recipe & leave a comment below!

    📖 Recipe

    Zucchini Babaganoush with a hand reaching in over it with a spoon to scoop it up.

    Zucchini Babaganoush (Smokey Courgette Dip)

    Louise-Claire Cayzer
    A smoky and delicious vegan zucchini dip that's perfect for scooping onto crackers or crudites or smooshing onto a sandwich
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer, BBQ
    Cuisine Vegan
    Servings 8
    Calories 36 kcal

    Equipment

    • Blender
    • Grill or BBQ

    Ingredients Note:

    For accuracy, I measure all ingredients in metric as standard, then convert and test the recipe for American cup measurements etc.

    (Heads up Aussie and UK readers- your measurements in cups are sometimes different, so please use metric or check you have the correct cup and spoon type!!)

    Ingredients

    • 2 large zucchini ((courgette). )
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 2 teaspoon parsley (optional)
    • 2 tablespoon tahini
    • Juice ½ lemon
    • salt to taste

    Instructions

    • Either BBQ or grill the courgettes until they are blackened on the outside and soft & squashy in the middle
    • Let them cool for a bit, then remove the blackest bits of skin.
    • Blend the courgette insides with all the rest of the ingredients until smooth and delicious.
    • Serve drizzled with olive oil & extra herbs. 

    Notes

    Make this dip on the BBQ or use a grill to blacken the outside.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 162IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword courgette, dip, zucchini
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    Courgette Baba Ganoush in a bowl

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    1. Sarah Watts says

      August 11, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      This sounds great, going to give it a try! Do you think it would freeze ok too?

      Reply
      • Louise-Claire Cayzer says

        August 11, 2018 at 9:13 pm

        Pretty sure it would, but I haven't tried freezing it as have eaten it all up almost immediately after making it. - I have so many courgettes though, I might have to try it 🙂

        Reply
    2. Danielle Wolter says

      August 03, 2021 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      What an awesome idea! Especially with all the zucchini in season right now. Def making this weekend.

      Reply
      • Louise-Claire Cayzer says

        August 03, 2021 at 6:47 pm

        It really does help with using up a glut of them!

        Reply
    3. Pam Greer says

      August 03, 2021 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      I love babaganoush, but never have eggplant so this is perfect!

      Reply
      • Louise-Claire Cayzer says

        August 03, 2021 at 6:46 pm

        It's such a lovely variation!

        Reply
    4. Mindee's Cooking Obsession says

      August 03, 2021 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic recipe! Especially since the zucchini invasion is upon us!

      Reply
      • Louise-Claire Cayzer says

        August 03, 2021 at 6:47 pm

        Yep! I just picked 2 more HUGE ones. It's the best for zucchini invasion season!

        Reply
    5. Toni says

      August 03, 2021 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      Such an amazing dip!! This is so good!

      Reply
      • Louise-Claire Cayzer says

        August 03, 2021 at 6:47 pm

        Thank you! Such a fave of ours!

        Reply
    6. Michele says

      August 03, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious Dip! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Louise-Claire Cayzer says

        August 03, 2021 at 6:48 pm

        We love it! Glad you do too!

        Reply
    7. Teresa says

      August 20, 2021 at 8:58 am

      How large are your zucchini?
      mine are massive......

      Reply
      • Louise-Claire Cayzer says

        August 20, 2021 at 9:33 am

        They vary from polite to absolute UNITS.
        The bigger ones are good for this dip because you can get them nice and charred on the outside, then peel off the charred bits. You can see my reels about the dip here https://www.instagram.com/reel/CSg9paRq1E8/

        Reply

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