Lupin Free Turmeric-Ginger Chickpea Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Bright, earthy, and impossibly creamy, this golden hummus is the kind of dip that disappears fast at any table. Fresh ginger and ground turmeric give it a warm, slightly spicy depth that store-bought versions never quite manage, while a generous pour of tahini and good olive oil keep the texture luxuriously smooth. The trick of drizzling in ice water while the processor runs is what takes it from grainy to silky — don't skip that step. A dusting of smoked paprika on top adds a subtle smokiness and makes the whole bowl look stunning before anyone even dips in. For anyone navigating lupin sensitivities, hummus can actually be a minefield in packaged form, since lupin flour sometimes sneaks into commercial dips and spreads as a filler or thickener. Making it from scratch with canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and spices keeps everything clean and straightforward. The rainbow of veggie dippers — carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper, and broccoli — rounds it out into a genuinely satisfying snack or starter that needs nothing else alongside it.
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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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