Low Iodine Cilantro-Lime Carrot & White Bean Snack Box

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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Low Iodine Cilantro-Lime Carrot & White Bean Snack Box

Bright, zesty, and genuinely satisfying, this snack box brings together creamy white bean dip and crisp carrot sticks in a way that feels more like a restaurant appetizer than a packed lunch. The dip comes together in a food processor with cannellini or navy beans, fresh lime juice, garlic, cumin, and turmeric — all ingredients that fit comfortably within low-iodine guidelines, no substitutions needed. A quick cilantro-lime drizzle spooned over the top adds a pop of herby freshness that takes the whole thing from simple to genuinely craveable. Snacking can be one of the trickier parts of following a low-iodine protocol, since so many packaged options contain dairy, additives, or iodized salt — this box sidesteps all of that with whole-food ingredients and a pinch of plain salt. The recipe makes two portions and keeps in the fridge for up to three days, so meal prep is completely covered. Whether you're building a lunchbox or just need something to reach for between meals, these carrot sticks and that silky dip are going to earn a permanent spot in your rotation.

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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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