Low Iodine Turmeric-Ginger Chickpea Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Creamy, golden, and packed with warm spice, this chickpea dip is the kind of snack board centerpiece that disappears fast. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric give it a vibrant color and a gentle heat that plays beautifully against the nuttiness of tahini and the brightness of fresh lemon juice. The trick to getting that ultra-smooth, restaurant-style texture is drizzling in ice water while the food processor runs — it takes a couple of minutes but makes a real difference. Managing iodine intake can be tricky with store-bought dips, which often contain iodized salt or hard-to-verify additives, so making your own puts you fully in control. This recipe keeps things clean and straightforward, using plain salt, whole vegetables, and pantry staples that are naturally low in iodine. The rainbow of veggie dippers — carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and broccoli — makes it a complete, satisfying snack without any guesswork. Finish it with a drizzle of olive oil and a dusting of smoked paprika, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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