Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cilantro-Lime Carrot & White Bean Snack Box

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

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Mediterranean Diet Friendly Cilantro-Lime Carrot & White Bean Snack Box

Bright, zesty, and genuinely satisfying, this snack box is the kind of thing you'll want to keep stocked in the fridge all week. Creamy cannellini beans blended with olive oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and turmeric create a dip that's rich without being heavy — and the cilantro-lime drizzle spooned over the top takes it from simple to seriously craveable. Crunchy carrot sticks round everything out, giving you something to scoop with that actually has substance. This is exactly the kind of eating pattern that makes plant-forward snacking feel effortless rather than restrictive — legumes, fresh herbs, extra virgin olive oil, and vegetables doing all the heavy lifting. The whole thing comes together in one food processor and a small bowl, with zero complicated steps standing between you and a beautiful, nourishing snack. It keeps well in the fridge for up to three days, so you can prep two boxes at once and have a grab-and-go option ready when hunger hits between meals.

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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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