Gluten Free Celery Sticks with Lemon Sunflower Butter
Crisp, cool celery sticks meet a bright, creamy dip that's genuinely hard to stop eating. The lemon sunflower butter comes together in one bowl — just sunflower seed butter, fresh lemon juice and zest, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper — making it one of those effortless recipes that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from gluten, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden flour-based thickeners sneaking into your snack. The sunflower seed butter brings a rich, nutty depth that pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh lemon, and a splash of olive oil gives the dip a silky, luxurious finish. You can thin it out to a smooth dipping consistency or keep it thick enough to spread right into the celery groove — both ways are excellent. It's the kind of wholesome, satisfying snack that works just as well on a party platter as it does pulled straight from the fridge on a Tuesday afternoon.
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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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