Capsaicin Free Turmeric-Ginger White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This creamy, golden dip is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast — earthy turmeric and bright lemon juice transform humble white beans into something genuinely craveable. The fresh ginger adds a warm, aromatic kick without any heat, which is exactly what makes this recipe such a smart pick when you need to avoid capsaicin entirely. There's no hot sauce, no chili powder, and the red pepper flakes listed are clearly marked optional, so it's easy to keep the whole bowl completely free of that compound. Cannellini or Great Northern beans blend up silky smooth in a food processor, and a drizzle of good olive oil swirled on top makes it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. The rainbow of veggie dippers — carrots, celery, cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper — keeps everything fresh, colorful, and satisfying without relying on crackers or bread. It's a crowd-pleasing platter that works for snacking, entertaining, or meal prep, and nobody will feel like they're missing out on anything.
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4 servings
For the dip
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 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
- 2–3 tbsp water, as needed to thin
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
For the veggie dippers
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 stalks celery, cut into sticks
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced into rounds or spears
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the drained white beans, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, grated ginger, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, and salt to a food processor. Process for about 1 minute, until the mixture begins to look smooth.
- 2
With the processor running, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the dip is smooth and creamy, with a consistency that holds its shape on a spoon but spreads easily. Scrape down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice.
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