Nutmeg Free Turmeric-Ginger Carrot & White Bean Snack Box
Warm, golden, and packed with plant-based protein, this snack box is the kind of thing you'll want to meal-prep every Sunday. The creamy white bean dip comes together in about a minute in the food processor, blending cannellini beans with bright lemon juice, fresh ginger, and earthy turmeric into something that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Nutmeg has a sneaky way of showing up in spice blends and store-bought dips, so making this from scratch with clearly labeled individual spices keeps everything straightforward and worry-free. Cumin and black pepper round out the flavor without any of the warm, sweet notes that nutmeg would bring, so the ginger and turmeric really get to shine. Crisp carrot sticks and dry-roasted almonds complete the box, giving you crunch, healthy fat, and fiber all in one tidy package. A drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of turmeric on top makes it look like something from a café counter, even if you threw it together at home in ten minutes.
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2 servings
For the dip
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1–2 tbsp water, as needed to thin
- 1 pinch black pepper
For the snack box
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 oz dry-roasted almonds (unsalted)
For serving
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- 1 pinch ground turmeric, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the drained white beans, olive oil, lemon juice, turmeric, grated ginger, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper to a food processor. Process until smooth, about 60 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
- 2
With the processor running, add water 1 tbsp at a time until the dip is creamy and just loose enough to scoop easily — it should hold its shape on a carrot stick without being stiff or pasty.
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