Cashew Free Turmeric-Ginger White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This golden, fragrant dip is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering — creamy white beans blended with bright lemon, fresh ginger, and earthy turmeric until impossibly smooth. The combination of cumin and black pepper adds just enough warmth to keep every bite interesting, while a drizzle of good olive oil on top makes it look like something straight out of a restaurant. Many store-bought dips and creamy spreads sneak in cashews or other tree nuts as a base for richness, but here the cannellini beans do all that work on their own — no nuts required, no label-reading stress. A food processor and a handful of pantry staples are genuinely all you need to pull this together. Arranged on a board with crisp carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper, it's as beautiful as it is satisfying. Whether you're hosting a crowd or just want a seriously good snack situation for yourself, this platter delivers color, crunch, and bold flavor in every scoop.
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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)
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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