Sesame Free Turmeric-Ginger White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
Creamy, golden, and packed with warm spice, this white bean dip is the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at any gathering. Cannellini beans blended with fresh ginger, turmeric, cumin, and bright lemon juice create a dip that's earthy and vibrant all at once — nothing like the plain hummus you've had a hundred times before. For anyone navigating sesame sensitivities, a classic chickpea-and-tahini dip is basically off the table, but this recipe sidesteps that entirely by building its richness from olive oil and white beans instead. There's no tahini, no sesame oil, and no hidden sesame-derived ingredients anywhere in the ingredient list, so you can scoop freely without a second thought. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a swirl on the surface make it look genuinely impressive, while the rainbow of carrot sticks, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper keeps things fresh and satisfying. It comes together in a food processor with minimal prep, making it just as practical for a weeknight snack as it is for a party spread.
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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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