Vegetarian 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 — and the result is something that tastes far more sophisticated than the effort involved. A splash of water thins it to exactly the consistency you want, whether you're going for a thick spread or a smoother dipping sauce. It's a naturally plant-based snack that doesn't require any substitutions or workarounds — every ingredient here is already right where it needs to be. The lemon zest is the real secret weapon, cutting through the richness of the sunflower butter and giving the whole thing a fresh, almost citrusy lift. Pack it for lunch, set it out at a party, or just keep a batch in the fridge for whenever hunger strikes — it holds up beautifully.
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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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