Lupin Free Turmeric-Ginger Cucumber & Tahini Snack Box
Fresh vegetables and a boldly spiced dip come together here in a snack that feels both nourishing and genuinely exciting to eat. The tahini base gets whisked with bright lemon juice, olive oil, turmeric, and freshly grated ginger until it transforms into a silky, golden dip with real depth — warm, earthy, and just a little zippy. Crisp cucumber spears, sweet carrot sticks, and snappy snap peas give you plenty of vehicles for scooping, and the whole thing comes together without any cooking at all. For anyone navigating lupin avoidance, this kind of snack can be tricky to find ready-made since lupin flour quietly shows up in dips, crackers, and packaged snack products. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can dip with confidence. A sprinkle of sesame seeds on top adds a subtle crunch and makes the whole box look like something you'd pay good money for at a café. It's the kind of snack you'll want to meal-prep on Sunday and reach for all week long.
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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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