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Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » 5-Minute Zucchini Avocado Dip (vegan, Paleo)

5-Minute Zucchini Avocado Dip (vegan, Paleo)

By Taesha Butler August 13, 2020 (Updated March 22, 2022) 9 Comments

Servings8 servings
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5 from 1 vote

This amazingly easy zucchini avocado dip is super creamy, flavorful, and literally takes 5 minutes to make! Great as a appetizer, as spread for sandwiches or wraps, or to slather on just about anything! Paleo, vegan.

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Originally published on April 28, 2016. Last updated on August 13, 2020

A bowl of zucchini avocado dip with two crackers in it and other crackers scattered around.

Easy zucchini avocado dip

I’ve never been one for dips, spreads, or dressings.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ll enjoy them from time to time. But I’ve never really gone out of my way to make sure I had anything to dip my veggies in, dollop on top of a salad, or smear over a piece of bread.

As it turns out, I have been making all the wrong kinds of dips, spreads, and smearable goodies. I just hadn’t met this 5-Minute Zucchini Avocado Dip yet.

Why this zucchini avocado dip is so so so good!

  • It’s like a bean-free hummus. Truly! I has the texture of hummus, but without the beans! Perfect for those following a Paleo diet or for peeps who just can’t do beans.
  • Super easy! 5 minutes, friends! Just gather the ingredients, blend, and dollop it on all the things you can dream up.
  • Veggie-loaded. Zucchini and avocado! The perfect way to add bonus veggies into your life or get some veggies in for those who are still warming up to them.
  • Healthy fat. From avocado and tahini.
The ingredients for zucchini avocado dip in processor before blending.

Encouraging your children to try new foods:

Want to get your kiddos (or partner) jazzed about this 5-minute zucchini avocado dip but they tend to be iffy about new foods? Especially new foods that involve veggies? Here are a few tips and tricks for introducing this new food or pretty much any new food to a skeptical eater.

  1. Get them involved in the creation process! If your child is younger, let them be in charge of turning the food processor on and off. If they are older, put them in charge of the whole dang recipe! Let them taste test it and offer suggestions of what you should add more of…or what maybe to scale back in the next batch.
  2. Role model your own willingness to try a new food! If you want them to be open to new foods, you have to role model it yourself! So dig into this dip with your favorite cracker. Love that spread! Moan and groan over how amazing it is (because it is). And even if YOU don’t like it, don’t express your personal feelings until your child has had a chance to form their own opinions about a new food. Your children are watching everything you do! If you wrinkle your nose at a new food, they will take note and may not be willing to even give the new food a taste test.
  3. Positively reinforce! This little trick is something I learned from a friend and have tried with my own daughter and preschool students….with raving success! Have a Bravery Bell. It can be any kind of bell. My friend has a ship’s bell mounted in her dining room. I use a Zenergy Chime with my kiddos. The bell is reserved for when a child (or anyone) is brave enough to try a new thing (food, activity or anything that requires bravery) and then (and only then) does the child get to ring the bell in celebration of their courage. It sounds simple and maybe even a little silly, but it is amazing how effective it is! The children love earning the right to ring that special bell and you love that they were willing to try something new. And half the time getting them to take that first bite is half the battle!
Zucchini Avocado dip in food processor after being processed.

Ways to enjoy this zucchini avocado dip

  • With crackers and/or sliced veggies
  • On a sandwich or wrap
  • Slathered on grilled mushrooms, chicken, fish or steak.
  • On top of salad instead of dressing.

Other veggie-loaded dips and sauces you will love…

  • Easy Avocado Spinach Pesto
  • The BEST Beet Hummus
  • Creamy Cauliflower Alfredo Sauce (vegan)
  • Pumpkin Pasta Sauce (quick & easy)
  • Butternut Squash Vegan Cheese Sauce
  • Kid-Friendly Vegetable Sauce
A bowl of zucchini avocado dip with a hand dipping a cracker in it and other crackers scattered around.
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5 from 1 vote

5-Minute Zucchini Avocado Dip

This amazingly easy zucchini avocado dip is super creamy, flavorful, and literally takes 5 minutes to make! Great as a appetizer, as spread for sandwiches or wraps, or to slather on just about anything! Paleo, vegan.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: avocado dip, bean-free hummus, dip, Paleo hummus, Whole30 dip, Whole30 hummus, zucchini dip
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 137kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Equipment

  • food processor or high-speed blender

Ingredients  

  • 1 medium raw zucchini washed and roughly chopped
  • 1 large ripe avocado peeled and pitted
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1-3 cloves garlic to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons cumin  or to taste
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1-3 tablespoons water optional

Instructions

  • Combine raw zucchini and avocado in a food processor or high-speed  blender. Pulse a few times to chop them up well.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor or blender. Run until the hummus has a smooth consistency. Scrape down the sides of the food processor or blender and run again.
  • Taste and add more garlic, cumin, or salt if desired. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time, blending in between, if needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Enjoy or store in fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

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Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dips, Sauces & Spreads, Gluten-Free, Grain Free, No Cook, Paleo, Side Dishes, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30 Tagged With: avocado, zucchini

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Comments

  1. Renee

    May 3, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    Taesha I just love this post! I am going to make this for the lunchboxes next week – thank you!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      May 18, 2016 at 4:20 pm

      Yay! Healthy veggiefied kiddos everywhere!

      Reply
  2. Angie

    May 6, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    Please suggest a substitute for Tahini, my daughter is allergic to sesame seeds. Thanks

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      May 18, 2016 at 4:19 pm

      Hmmmm that’s tricky. I know people sometimes replace tahini in conventional hummus recipes with a combo of olive oil and cumin. You could try that, but the dip may have more of a dressing consistency….of course,that may not be a bad thing!

      Reply
    • Betty

      January 12, 2017 at 5:27 am

      Perhaps sunflower seed butter?

      Reply
  3. Mary - MKB

    July 21, 2020 at 6:39 pm

    Taesha –
    I just made this dip and it is so yummy!

    Reply
    • Taesha

      July 21, 2020 at 6:49 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Tami

    August 14, 2020 at 6:04 pm

    5 stars
    Super yummy! Love that it doesn’t have beans in it, since I can’t have them! Great hummus replacement

    Reply
    • Taesha

      August 14, 2020 at 6:06 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it and it helped you out! I agree, its so much like hummus in so many ways!

      Reply

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