Nightshade Free Celery Sticks with Lemon Sunflower Butter
Crisp, cool celery sticks meet a bright, creamy dip that's surprisingly addictive — this is snack time done right. The lemon sunflower butter comes together in minutes with just a handful of pantry staples: sunflower seed butter, fresh lemon juice, zest, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. No tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, or eggplant anywhere in sight, making it a genuinely safe and satisfying option for anyone navigating nightshade sensitivities. Sunflower seed butter gives the dip a rich, nutty depth that feels indulgent without being heavy, and the lemon brightens everything up beautifully. You can thin it out with a splash of water to get exactly the consistency you want — whether you're dipping, spreading, or scooping. It's the kind of clean, whole-food snack that works just as well for an afternoon pick-me-up as it does on a party spread.
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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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