Is it a hummus? A feta whip? Mayhaps. But giving the recipe that follows such titles make it sound like intentional creation; it was much more improvisational—new, desperate. Picture summer: an abundance of squash, a hangry small child, and the reality that cheese in anything can only help. Oh, yeah, and make it something you can smear on a cracker.
And here we are. Creamy. Those big Mediterranean flavors. A very quiet vegetable that your child will never know is there. Call it what you want: it’s got snack time or even a portion of dinner covered.
Check out our other great dips and spreads recipes! We’ve also got some great ideas on how to make zucchini dishes your child will actually eat!
🥒 A Dip Born Out of Desperation (and Zucchini)
Sometimes the best recipes aren’t planned—they just happen. That’s exactly how this zucchini and feta dip came to be: summer squash overflowing, a hangry kid circling the kitchen, and the simple truth that cheese in anything usually saves the day.
🧀 Creamy, Tangy, and Totally Snackable
This zucchini and feta dip doesn’t need a fancy label—it’s equal parts creamy, herby, and bright. Zucchini blends seamlessly with feta, tahini, and lemon, while dill and oregano bring those big Mediterranean flavors forward. The best part? Kids won’t even notice the vegetable hiding inside.
⏱ Why Parents Love It
- Fast & easy: Ready in under 20 minutes
- Versatile: Perfect as a snack, spread, or side dish
- Kid-friendly: Smooth texture and cheesy flavor win little eaters over
- Adult-approved: Tastes just as good on crackers and pita as it does on veggie sticks
🍋 Ingredient Highlights
- Zucchini → mellow veggie base that disappears into the dip
- Feta → creamy, tangy kick
- Tahini & olive oil → richness and smoothness
- Lemon (or vinegar) → fresh brightness
- Dill & oregano → classic Mediterranean herbs
🍞 How to Serve
This dip shines anywhere you need something scoopable. Smear it on crackers, pack it into lunchboxes with veggie sticks, or add it alongside dinner for a boost of flavor (and sneaky vegetables).
Foolproof Zucchini And Feta Dip When Your Kiddo(s) Hate(s) Vegetables
Description
A cross between a Greek feta dip and Mediterranean hummus, this spread combines the creamy and cheesey flavors kids love with a hit of vegetables and protein.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep and Assemble
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Preheat oven or air fryer to 375.
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peel the skin from the zucchini and slice vertically so that you have 4-5 long, thin pieces.
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Cook until zucchini is soft and slightly golden on exterior, about 10 minutes in air fryer or 12-15 minutes in an oven. Set aside to cool.
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Squeeze or add the juice of the lemon, a glug of olive oil, two spoonfuls of tahini, the feta, your zucchini spears, and a small handful of dill and a couple of shakes of oregano.
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Blend on High until smooth and thick (but not chunky), roughly 30 seconds.
Serve
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We love this spread on a cracker—perfect for Ritz or Townhouse—or dipped into with crunchy raw vegetables. Works well spread on small pieces of meat, too.
Adapt
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You can make this a full on hummus quite easily by adding in a half a can of chickpeas, adding an extra glug of tahini and olive oil, and the other half of the lemon; up to you if you want to keep the feta. To get that hummus extra smooth—and to reduce some of the hardship when grinding the chickpeas down in the blender—boil the chickpeas with a tiny smidge of baking soda for 6-7 minutes; remove any shells before adding to blender.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Serving Size 5 crackers with spread
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 75kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 4g7%
- Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Protein 3g6%
- Vitamin A 180 IU
- Vitamin C 11 mg
- Calcium 70 mg
- Iron 0.5 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
