Vegan Miso-Sesame White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Vegan Miso-Sesame White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers

Creamy white beans get whipped with tahini, white miso, and a hit of toasted sesame oil until the whole thing turns silky and spreadable, with garlic, ginger, and turmeric adding warmth and depth in every bite. A bright squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps it from feeling heavy, while a drizzle of good olive oil over the top gives it that glossy, restaurant-worthy finish. Scatter on some sesame seeds and fresh herbs and you've got a dip that looks as good as it tastes, ready to scoop up with crisp carrot sticks, celery, cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper strips. It comes together in one food processor with minimal cleanup, making it an easy go-to for snack boards, potlucks, or just a fridge staple to dip into all week. This one's a natural fit for a plant-based spread, delivering serious umami flavor without any animal products in sight.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the dip

2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
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3 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp white miso paste
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp black pepper
2–3 tbsp water, as needed

For serving

1 tsp sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
1 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, roughly chopped, for garnish (optional)

For the veggie dippers

2 medium carrots, cut into sticks
2 stalks celery, cut into sticks
1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds or spears
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips

Instructions

1
Add the garlic cloves to the bowl of a food processor and pulse 5–6 times until finely minced.
2
Add the drained white beans, tahini, white miso paste, 3 tbsp olive oil, lemon juice, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, turmeric, and black pepper to the food processor. Process for about 1 minute, until the mixture is mostly smooth.

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