Walnut Free Celery Sticks with Lemon Sunflower Butter
Crisp, refreshing celery meets a bright, creamy dip that's genuinely hard to stop eating. The sunflower seed butter base is rich and nutty on its own, but the fresh lemon juice and zest take it somewhere really special — tangy, smooth, and just a little savory from the olive oil and sea salt. Every ingredient here is straightforward and tree-nut-free by nature, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden walnut oils sneaking into your snack. This is the kind of recipe that works just as well for an afternoon snack as it does on a party spread — it looks polished without requiring any real effort. Simply stir the dip together, cut the celery into sticks, and you're done. It's a genuinely satisfying combination that proves clean, simple snacking doesn't have to be boring.
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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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