Eosinophilic Esophagitis Friendly Turmeric-Ginger Cucumber & Tahini Snack Box
Fresh vegetables and a boldly seasoned dip come together here in a snack that feels genuinely satisfying rather than like a compromise. The tahini base gets whisked with bright lemon juice, olive oil, turmeric, and freshly grated ginger until it transforms into a silky, pourable sauce with real depth and a warm golden color. Cucumber spears, carrot sticks, and crisp snap peas give you plenty of crunch and variety to drag through every last bit of it. Managing eosinophilic esophagitis often means scrutinizing packaged snacks for hidden trigger ingredients, and this one puts you fully in control — every component is whole, recognizable, and assembled at home. The anti-inflammatory pairing of turmeric and ginger is a nice bonus, and the garlic adds a savory backbone that keeps this from feeling like plain rabbit food. It comes together in minutes with just a bowl and a whisk, making it an easy addition to a weekly meal prep routine or a quick after-school snack.
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2 servings
For the dip
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water, plus more to thin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
For the snack box
- 1 large english cucumber, cut into spears
- 2 medium carrots, cut into sticks
- 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and 2 tbsp water until smooth and combined — the mixture will seize and thicken at first, then loosen as you continue whisking.
- 2
Whisk in the turmeric, grated ginger, grated garlic, black pepper, and salt until evenly incorporated. Add water 1 tsp at a time, whisking after each addition, until the dip is pourable but still thick enough to coat a spoon.
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