Honey Free Turmeric-Ginger White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This creamy, golden dip is the kind of thing that disappears fast at a gathering — vibrant with turmeric, bright from fresh lemon juice, and carrying just enough warmth from grated ginger and cumin to keep things interesting. Cannellini beans blended with good olive oil create a silky, luxurious base that rivals any store-bought spread, without a drop of added sweetener in sight. That matters more than you might think, since plenty of packaged dips and flavored hummus alternatives sneak in honey or agave to balance out bold spices — here, the lemon and garlic do that work naturally. A drizzle of olive oil and a swirl on the surface make it look effortlessly impressive, whether you're setting it out for guests or just treating yourself on a Tuesday. The rainbow of veggie dippers — crisp carrots, cool cucumber, crunchy celery, and sweet red bell pepper — means every scoop brings a different texture and flavor. It comes together in a food processor with minimal prep, so you get something that looks and tastes like you put in real effort without the fuss.
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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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