We’re in the bounty of summer now and the vegetables in the garden are beginning to flourish. Our local farmer’s market is a paradise for foodies {like myself}. Fresh, local, organic veggies and fruits at every stand. If I had a million dollars… I’d buy lots of food. It’s true. Currently, my refrigerator is full of just picked vegetables that are going to be eaten within the next day or two. My favorite: cucumbers. Hands down I could eat four a day. Especially when served with this curried bean dip. I go crazy! Give me a pile of snow peas and sliced cucumbers and let the feast begin.
My little ones like to call this ‘mustard dip’ due to the coloring, although there is no mustard in the recipe. But I’m never one to argue with a child who enjoys eating a plate of cucumbers, particularly in this heat.
Curried Bean Dip
3 cups cooked white (navy) beans
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 clove of garlic, peeled and minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
extra virgin olive oil to taste
cilantro, chopped (optional)
Add beans, spices, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor and puree. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until satisfied with the texture (about 1/4 – 1/3 cup of olive oil).
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and enjoy with homemade crackers, fresh garden veggies or something I’m looking forward to making later this summer, eggplant chips. This dip would be great as a spread on sourdough bread too. Serve this as an appetizer before dinner, for an inexpensive, tasty dish that is free from common allergens.
Are you a gardener or foodie? How do you enjoy the cornucopia of vegetables available?
Kristin Jukes blogs at The Seasonal Family about the changes of life as a family from season to season. After the birth of her and her husband’s first child in 2008, she began to slowly change their families diet to one high in whole foods. With various food allergies, many of the recipes are wheat free, egg free, peanut free and refined sugar free. Now, a mommy of two little ones, her site content continues to expand to homesteading and homeschooling while striving to be a Godly wife and mother.
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OMG, thank you for this. All of these ingredients are my fav. I can’t wait to soak my beans tonight and make it tomorrow. Thank you…..
Well I do hope you thoroughly enjoy it 🙂
What is garam masala?
It’s a blend of various spices, it can be made at home, but I find it easier to just purchase it from our local health food store or Indian grocery store.
tell me about this above pictured cracker please.
Jamie,
I agree! Kristin, those crackers look amazing!
Jamie, oh yes! They are raw crackers made with carrots, beets, celery, and almonds. I’ve been experimenting with using my juice pulp to make crackers with. They are still a work in progress 🙂
I would also love a cracker recipe (or any other recipe to utilize my juice pulp)! Share soon please!
yah! I’d love to hear more about the crackers too!
And a recipe for eggplant chips, please! 🙂
mm eggplant chips, I’ll have to do a recipe for that next time!
Sounds wonderful – would love to have the recipe for the crackers 😉
I agree with everyone! Recipe for the eggplant and the crackers!
I’ll get to work on that to share with everyone for next time 🙂
What is garam masala?
Oops! I see the answer above. Sorry for the duplicate post
Not a problem! Hope you are able to find some to make the recipe with.
Recipe for crackers too please!
Those crackers seem mighty popular! You’ll definitely see that recipe soon 🙂
I will for sure be making this soon and will be looking forward to the crackers! We love curry and dips!
White bean dips are my favorite! Gorgeous recipe. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
Be Well,
–Amber
Thank you for this. I had this with some flax chips I made and it was amazing……
so glad to hear you liked it! it’s always great to receive positive feedback and to know others are enjoying delicious food too 🙂
I can testify to how delicious this dip is as Mrs Seasonal herself made a batch for me to enjoy recently. Awesome stuff, thanks for the recipe Kristin!
oh Mrs. Old Fashioned, you are too kind 😉