Carrageenan Free Turmeric-Ginger Chickpea Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Creamy, golden, and packed with warm spice, this hummus is the kind of dip that turns a simple snack into something genuinely exciting. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric give it a bright, earthy depth that store-bought versions rarely come close to matching — and most commercial hummus and dip products rely on additives and thickeners that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding carrageenan. Here, everything is built from scratch with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil, so you know exactly what's going into the bowl. The trick to that ultra-smooth, swirl-worthy texture is processing long enough and drizzling in ice water gradually — no stabilizers or gums needed, just technique. A dusting of smoked paprika and a generous drizzle of olive oil finish it off beautifully before the colorful veggie dippers go down around the edges. Carrots, cucumbers, bell pepper, and broccoli make this feel like a full spread rather than just a snack, and the whole thing comes together in one food processor with minimal cleanup. It's the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat.
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6 servings
For the hummus
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
For serving
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika, for garnish
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 medium persian cucumbers, sliced into spears
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the garlic and grated ginger to the bowl of a food processor and pulse 8–10 times until finely minced.
- 2
Add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Process for about 1 minute, until the mixture is roughly combined but still grainy.
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