Macadamia 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 one bowl — just sunflower seed butter, fresh lemon juice and zest, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper stirred until silky smooth. It's the kind of snack that feels a little fancy but takes almost no effort to pull off. Tree nut-heavy dips and spreads are everywhere, which can make simple snacking feel like a minefield, but sunflower seed butter delivers the same rich, creamy texture without any of that concern. A splash of water thins it out if you prefer a looser dip, or keep it thick for spreading right into the celery groove. The lemon zest is the real secret weapon here — it lifts the whole thing and keeps every bite tasting fresh and vibrant. Pack it for lunch, set it out for a crowd, or just make it for yourself 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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