Ginger Free Celery Sticks with Lemon Sunflower Butter
Crisp celery sticks meet a creamy, tangy 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 smooth, thinning it with a splash of water if you want a looser consistency. The result is bright, nutty, and satisfying in a way that makes plain celery feel like a real snack rather than an afterthought. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to ginger, this kind of recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is straightforward, with no spice blends or condiments hiding unwanted additions. Sunflower seed butter is a fantastic base here because it brings richness and body without relying on any of the warming spices that sneak into so many store-bought dips and spreads. The lemon zest is the real star, lifting the whole thing with a pop of citrus that keeps each bite feeling fresh. Whether you're packing it for lunch or setting it out as a party snack, this is the kind of clean, flavorful combination that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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