Chicken Free Celery Sticks with Lemon Sunflower Butter
Crisp, cool celery meets a bright, creamy dip that's genuinely hard to stop eating. The lemon sunflower butter comes together in minutes — just stir sunflower seed butter with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper until silky smooth. A splash of water can loosen it to your preferred consistency, whether you want a thick spread or a lighter dip. Every single ingredient here is completely plant-based and protein-packed, so this snack pulls real weight without relying on any animal proteins. It's the kind of snack that feels effortless to prep but looks polished enough to set out for guests. The zippy lemon cuts through the richness of the sunflower butter in the best way, making each crunchy bite feel fresh and satisfying.
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4 servings
- 1 bunch celery (about 10–12 stalks)
For the lemon sunflower butter
- ½ cup sunflower seed butter (unsweetened, no added sugar)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 1–2 tbsp water, to thin (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the celery stalks, trim the ends, and cut each stalk into 4-inch sticks. Arrange on a serving plate or in a container.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the sunflower seed butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
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