Vegan Ginger Garlic Paste with Turmeric
This golden, fragrant paste is one of those kitchen staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — stir-fries, curries, marinades, soups, and roasted vegetables all come alive with just a spoonful. Made entirely from whole, plant-based ingredients, it fits naturally into any animal-free cooking routine without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Fresh ginger and garlic are blended together with ground turmeric and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, creating a smooth, deeply aromatic paste that's far more vibrant than anything you'd find in a jar at the store. The turmeric adds a warm, earthy depth and that gorgeous golden hue, while the olive oil helps everything emulsify into a silky, spreadable consistency. Making a big batch at once is the real move here — refrigerate it for up to two weeks of weeknight convenience, or freeze it in an ice cube tray so you always have a perfectly portioned amount ready to go. It's the kind of recipe that takes about five minutes to pull together but pays you back every single time you open the fridge.
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16 servings
- 6 oz fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 6 oz garlic cloves, peeled (about 2 heads)
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to a food processor or blender. Pulse 8–10 times until the mixture is roughly broken down.
- 2
Drizzle in the olive oil and process continuously for 30–60 seconds, scraping down the sides once, until the paste is smooth and uniform with no large chunks remaining.
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