Gelatin Free Turmeric-Ginger White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This golden, creamy dip brings together the earthy warmth of turmeric and fresh ginger with the mild, buttery richness of white beans — and the result is something you'll want to put on every snack board from here on out. Blended with bright lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of cumin, it has real depth of flavor without relying on any animal-derived thickeners or setting agents, so it's naturally free from the hidden gelatin that sneaks into some store-bought dips and spreads. The food processor does all the heavy lifting, and a slow drizzle of water while it runs gives you that silky, spoonable texture that holds its shape beautifully in the bowl. A finishing swirl of olive oil and a scatter of red pepper flakes make it look like something from a restaurant spread, even though the whole thing comes together with pantry staples. Surrounding it with crisp carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper keeps everything fresh and colorful, no cooking required for the dippers. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing appetizer that works just as well for a casual weeknight snack as it does for entertaining — and everyone at the table can dig in without a second thought.
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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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