Barley Free Cilantro-Lime Carrot & White Bean Snack Box
Bright, zesty, and genuinely satisfying, this snack box is the kind of thing you'll want to meal prep every single week. Creamy cannellini beans blended with olive oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, cumin, and turmeric create a dip that's silky smooth and packed with flavor ā no grain-based thickeners or fillers needed. A quick cilantro-lime drizzle spooned over the top adds a fresh, herby punch that takes the whole thing from simple to seriously craveable. Crunchy carrot sticks round it out for a snack that actually keeps you full. For anyone navigating grain sensitivities, packaged dips and snack packs can be a minefield of hidden additives, but this one is made entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients you control from start to finish. The food processor does most of the work in under a minute, and the assembled boxes keep in the fridge for up to three days ā making this just as practical as it is delicious. A pinch of red pepper flakes on top adds a little heat if you're into it, but the dip is completely irresistible either way.
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2 servings
For the white bean dip
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Ā½ tsp ground cumin
- Ā¼ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā¼ tsp salt
- Ā¼ tsp black pepper
For the cilantro-lime drizzle
- Ā¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, loosely packed
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 pinch salt
For the snack box
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- Ā¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks roughly 3ā4 inches long and Ā½ inch wide. Divide evenly between two snack boxes or containers and set aside.
- 2
Add the drained white beans, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, garlic, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to a food processor. Process until smooth and creamy, about 60 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through. If the dip is thicker than you'd like, add water 1 tsp at a time and pulse until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
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