Citric Acid Free Turmeric-Ginger White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This golden, creamy dip is the kind of thing that disappears fast at a gathering — warm with turmeric and ginger, earthy from cumin, and silky smooth thanks to a generous pour of extra virgin olive oil blended right in. White beans are the secret to that lush, hummus-like texture without any of the usual suspects that can sneak citric acid into your snack spread. Store-bought dips and seasoning blends are notorious for hiding citric acid as a preservative or flavor enhancer, so making this from scratch puts you fully in control of every ingredient. Fresh lemon juice does the brightening work here, and because it comes straight from the fruit rather than a processed additive, it fits the bill perfectly. The colorful spread of carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper alongside the dip makes it feel like a full snack board without any extra effort. A swirl of olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley on top give it that polished, shareable look that makes people think you spent way more time on it than you did.
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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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