Vegan Turmeric-Ginger White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This creamy, golden dip is the kind of thing you set out at a party and watch disappear before you've even had a chance to grab a chip. Cannellini beans blended with fresh ginger, turmeric, cumin, and a bright hit of lemon juice create a flavor that's warm, earthy, and just a little zingy — way more interesting than your average hummus situation. Everything in this recipe is entirely plant-based, so there's no swapping or substituting required; it's naturally built for the way you eat. The food processor does the heavy lifting, and a slow drizzle of water gets the texture exactly right — smooth enough to spread but substantial enough to scoop with a crisp carrot stick or bell pepper slice. Piled into a shallow bowl with a swirl of olive oil and a scatter of red pepper flakes, it looks genuinely impressive with almost zero effort. The rainbow of fresh veggie dippers — carrots, celery, cucumber, and red bell pepper — keeps everything light and satisfying without a single processed ingredient in sight. Whether you're meal-prepping a snack for the week or building a grazing board for guests, this one earns its place at the table every time.
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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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