Pistachio Free Celery Sticks with Lemon Sunflower Butter
Crisp, refreshing 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, zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper whisked into a smooth, tangy spread that tastes far more indulgent than it has any right to. Sunflower seed butter is the real star here, delivering that rich, nutty depth without any tree nuts in the picture whatsoever. A splash of water can loosen it to your preferred consistency, whether you want a thick schmear or a silky dipping sauce. It's the kind of snack that works just as well on a party platter as it does packed into a lunchbox. Clean ingredients, zero fuss, and a flavor combination that feels a little unexpected in the best possible way.
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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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