Seed Oil Free Turmeric-Ginger White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This golden, creamy dip is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering — earthy from turmeric, bright from fresh lemon, and just a little warming thanks to real grated ginger and cumin. White beans give it a velvety, substantial base that blends up beautifully with extra virgin olive oil, which is the only fat in the entire recipe. That matters a lot here, because most store-bought dips and spreads quietly rely on canola, soybean, or sunflower oil to cut costs — this one keeps it clean from start to finish. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes, then gets a finishing drizzle of olive oil and a swirl that makes it look genuinely impressive on a board. Paired with crisp carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper, you get a full snack spread that's as colorful as it is satisfying. It's the kind of recipe that proves eating with intention doesn't have to mean sacrificing flavor or ease.
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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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