Mushroom Free Turmeric-Ginger White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This vibrant, golden dip is everything you want on a snack board — creamy, bold, and packed with warm spice. Cannellini beans blended with fresh ginger, turmeric, cumin, and a bright hit of lemon juice create a smooth, velvety spread that tastes far more complex than the effort involved. The swirl of olive oil on top and optional scatter of red pepper flakes make it look genuinely impressive without any fuss. Arranged alongside crisp carrot sticks, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper, it's a complete, colorful spread that works for casual snacking or entertaining alike. Because the whole thing is built from whole, straightforward pantry and produce ingredients, there's no need to scan labels for hidden fungi-derived additives or worry about what's lurking in a store-bought dip. Everything goes into a food processor and comes together in minutes, making it one of those recipes you'll find yourself returning to again and again.
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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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