Paraben Free Turmeric-Ginger Chickpea Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Creamy, golden, and packed with bold flavor, this chickpea dip gets its warm color from ground turmeric and a hit of freshly grated ginger that makes every bite feel a little special. The base comes together in a food processor — garlic and ginger get minced first, then chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil are blended until silky smooth, with ice water drizzled in to get that perfectly light, swirling texture. A dusting of smoked paprika and a drizzle of olive oil on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant, but it's genuinely simple to pull off at home. For anyone navigating paraben-free eating, store-bought dips and condiments can be a minefield of preservatives and additives you'd rather avoid. This recipe uses nothing but whole, recognizable ingredients — fresh lemon juice, raw garlic, real ginger, and spices straight from the jar — so you know exactly what's going into it. The colorful spread of carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper, and broccoli florets alongside the hummus makes it a complete snack or appetizer that's as clean as it is satisfying. It's the kind of recipe you'll want to keep on rotation.
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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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