BHA & BHT Free Cilantro-Lime Carrot & White Bean Snack Box

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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BHA & BHT 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 silky dip that punches way above its weight, and the fresh cilantro-lime drizzle spooned over the top makes it look almost too pretty to eat. Crunchy carrot sticks round everything out for a snack that actually keeps you full. For anyone navigating synthetic preservative concerns, packaged dips and snack foods are often a minefield — BHA and BHT show up in all kinds of processed products without much fanfare on the label. Making this from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients means you know exactly what's going into every bite. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds a gentle kick if you're feeling bold, and the whole thing keeps in the fridge for up to three days, making it a genuinely practical option for busy weeks.

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Ingredients

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
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the cilantro-lime drizzle

¼ 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
¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1
Peel the carrots and cut them into sticks roughly 3–4 inches long and ½ 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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