MSG Free Cilantro-Lime Carrot & White Bean Snack Box

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

4.6

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MSG 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. The creamy white bean dip comes together in a food processor with olive oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, cumin, and turmeric — all whole, recognizable ingredients with zero hidden additives. That matters more than it sounds, because packaged dips and store-bought hummus are notorious for sneaking in flavor enhancers that people sensitive to MSG are trying to avoid. Here, everything is made from scratch, so you know exactly what's going into it. The cilantro-lime drizzle spooned over the top adds a punchy, herbaceous finish that makes the whole box feel restaurant-worthy rather than sad-desk-lunch. Crisp carrot sticks round it out with a satisfying crunch, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it just enough heat if you're into that. It keeps in the fridge for up to three days, making it one of the easiest clean-eating wins you can pull off on a Sunday afternoon.

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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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