Darn Good Dips

1. Hummus, Zucchini, Tomato, & Pear Dip

  2. Baba Ganoush-Butternut Squash Dip

These easy Middle Eastern inspired dips go well with chips, raw veggies, or crusty bread, and crackers.  They make a light movie-night supper, or hearty afternoon snack.  To make these dips, either have on hand home made baba ganoush and hummus, or find a tasty variety at a local whole foods store, or specialty shop.  Dip 1. You'll need: zucchini, tomato, pear, lemon juice, agave syrup, olive oil, salt, Italian-style herbs, hummus, cumin, coriander powder.  Finely chop crisp zucchini, tomato, and firm pear to make 1 C.  Top with 1 t. Italian-style herbs (thyme, oregano, savory) and lightly dust with few grains of Himalayan salt.  In a serving bowl, combine 2 T. olive oil, 1 T. fresh lemon juice, 1.2 t. agave syrup.  Whisk well, and then blend in 1 C hummus. Fold 1 C. finely chopped vegetables into the dip. Sprinkle generously with coriander & cumin powder.  Dip 2. You'll need: baba ganoush, cooked and cooled butternut squash, olive oil, lemon juice,  allspice, arugula micro-greens (or sprouts, shredded spinach) chipotle chili powder.  In a serving bowl,  whisk 1 t.  fresh lemon juice, 2. T. olive oil, 1/4 t. allspice.  Add butternut squash to bowl, blending well.  Mix in 1 C. baba ganoush.  Fold in  1/2 C. arugula micro-greens, sprouts, or finely shredded spinach  Dust with spicy chipotle chili powder.