Paraben Free Celery Sticks with Lemon Sunflower Butter
Crisp, cool celery paired with a bright, tangy dip is one of those snack combinations that feels effortless yet genuinely satisfying. The star here is a creamy sunflower seed butter blended with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil — it's nutty, citrusy, and surprisingly rich without being heavy. For anyone navigating ingredient sensitivities, store-bought dips and spreads can be a minefield of synthetic preservatives and additives, so making your own from scratch is a smart move. Every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and whole: sunflower seed butter, fresh lemon, olive oil, sea salt, and pepper — nothing hidden, nothing processed beyond recognition. The dip comes together in a single bowl with just a few minutes of stirring, and you can adjust the consistency with a splash of water until it's exactly as smooth and spreadable as you like. It works beautifully as an afternoon snack, a party platter addition, or a lunchbox staple that actually gets eaten.
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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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