Rice Free Turmeric-Ginger Cucumber & Tahini Snack Box
This vibrant snack box is proof that the best midday fuel doesn't need to be complicated. A creamy tahini dip spiked with turmeric, fresh ginger, and bright lemon juice comes together in minutes, delivering a bold, earthy flavor that pairs beautifully with crisp cucumber spears, sweet carrot sticks, and snappy snap peas. The trick to getting the dip silky smooth is adding water gradually as you whisk — it seizes up at first, then loosens into something luxuriously pourable and perfectly thick. Every single ingredient here is naturally grain-free, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out to keep it rice-free. It's the kind of snack that feels indulgent but is actually packed with wholesome, real-food ingredients. Sprinkle on sesame seeds for a little extra nuttiness and crunch, and you've got something that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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