Citric Acid Free Cilantro-Lime Carrot & White Bean Snack Box
Fresh lime juice does all the heavy lifting here, replacing the processed citric acid you'd typically find lurking in store-bought dips and packaged snack boxes. The white bean base blends up silky smooth with olive oil, garlic, cumin, and a touch of turmeric, giving you a dip that's genuinely creamy and satisfying without any additives you'd need to second-guess. A bright cilantro drizzle gets spooned right over the top, adding a herby, grassy punch that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy for something so simple to pull together. The carrot sticks are the perfect vehicle ā sturdy enough to scoop, naturally sweet, and a great contrast to the savory, spiced dip. It's the kind of snack that works equally well packed for lunch or set out on the counter when you need something to graze on between meals. Make a batch, tuck it into containers, and you've got two ready-to-go snack boxes that keep well in the fridge for up to three days.
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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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