Walnut Free Turmeric-Ginger Chickpea Hummus with Veggie Dippers
Bright, earthy, and genuinely craveable, this hummus gets its golden color from ground turmeric and fresh ginger — a combination that makes the whole bowl feel a little more alive than your average store-bought tub. Tahini, lemon juice, and good olive oil do the heavy lifting for richness and depth, while a touch of cumin rounds everything out with a warm, smoky undertone. The real trick is the ice water drizzled in while the processor runs, which transforms the mixture from grainy and dense into something impossibly silky and smooth. Served with crisp carrots, cucumber spears, red bell pepper, and broccoli florets, it's a full snack spread that looks impressive without requiring much effort at all. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, this recipe is naturally a safe bet — tahini is sesame-based, and every ingredient here is straightforward with no hidden nut oils or ambiguous add-ins to second-guess. It works just as well as a party appetizer as it does a weekday snack, and the smoked paprika dusted on top makes it look like you really put in the effort.
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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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