This incredible vegetable dish is a serious showstopper.  Not only does it look and taste amazing but it's packing some serious gut health benefits with a sneaky serve of our Populate Body Glue in the hummus.

Prep : 45 mins

Serves: 4-6 as a side

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE ZUCCHINI HUMMUS:

  • 600g zucchini peeled and deseeded (about 4 large)
  • 4 tbs organic tahini
  • 1 tbs Gevity Rx Populate Bone Broth Body Glue™
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1-2 tbs Organic EVOO 
  • 1-2 tbs lemon juice to taste
  • 50 g preserved lemon (around 1 medium – large piece)
  • 1 tbs ground cumin
  • 3 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly cracked pepper
  • 1-2 teaspoons psyllium husk
  • FOR THE CARROT SALAD:

  • 600 g dutch baby carrots
  • 1/2 tablespoon Organic EVOO
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey (or Gevity Rx Sweet Guts™, coming soon)
  • Quality Sea Salt
  • FOR THE GREEN TAHINI SAUCE 

  • 1 medium bunch flat leaf parsley
  • 1 bunch coriander (or just one large bunch parsley if aren’t a fan of coriander)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 50 g preserved lemon
  • 2-3 tbs organic tahini
  • 2 tablespoons Organic EVOO
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Juice of 1 lemon 
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 
  • Sea salt flakes and pepper to taste
  • OPTIONAL EXTRAS:

  • Toasted flaked almonds
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Extra parsley
  • Olive oil and lemon juice for drizzling
  • WHAT TO DO:

  • Preheat the oven to 200c. Pop the carrots on a baking tray lined with baking paper then coat them with olive oil, honey and salt.
  • Place the carrots in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until crispy and cooked through.
  • While the carrots are roasting let's make the hummus.  Add all the ingredients for the hummus to a blender or thermomix and process until a hummus consistency forms.  You may need to add extra psyllium husk to thicken the mixture, just see how you go.
  • Now pop all the ingredients for the green tahini in a blender / thermomix and process until a smooth green sauce forms, adjusting water for consistency. 
  • To assemble, spread hummus over your serving plate and top with the carrots. Garnish with the green tahini sauce, and any of the optional extras listed above
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    TIP - to save time, and if you can tolerate chickpeas, you can use traditional homemade or store bought hummus.