Gut Friendly Turmeric-Ginger Chickpea Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Creamy, vibrant, and packed with ingredients your digestive system will genuinely thank you for, this hummus is the kind of snack that earns its place on the table. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric bring serious anti-inflammatory credentials to the bowl, while cumin and black pepper round out the flavor in a way that feels warm and grounding rather than sharp. The trick to getting that ultra-smooth, swirl-worthy texture is the ice water — added slowly while the processor runs, it transforms the chickpeas and tahini into something almost silky. Bright lemon juice and good olive oil keep everything balanced, so no single ingredient dominates. The rainbow of veggie dippers — carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and broccoli — means you're getting a solid hit of fiber and crunch alongside every scoop, which is exactly what a gut-friendly spread should deliver. It comes together in one food processor with minimal cleanup, making it just as practical as it is nourishing. Whether you're building a snack board or just need something satisfying to graze on, this bowl genuinely delivers on both flavor and function.
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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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