Sesame Free Turmeric-Ginger Carrot & White Bean Snack Box
Snack boxes can be deceptively tricky when you're avoiding sesame — store-bought hummus and dips almost always rely on tahini as a base ingredient, which means the grab-and-go aisle is largely off-limits. This version swaps in creamy white beans blended with olive oil, lemon juice, and a bold hit of turmeric and fresh ginger, delivering that same satisfying, scoopable texture without a trace of sesame anywhere in the bowl. The result is bright, earthy, and just a little warming — genuinely craveable rather than a compromise. Crisp carrot sticks and dry-roasted almonds round out the box, giving you crunch, protein, and color all in one tidy package. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can put this together with real confidence. It's the kind of snack that feels intentional and nourishing rather than like something you settled for, and it comes together in just a few minutes of blending and chopping.
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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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