Nightshade 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 about a minute in the food processor, blending cannellini beans with olive oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, cumin, and a touch of turmeric into something smooth and deeply flavorful. A quick cilantro-lime drizzle spooned over the top adds a fresh, herby punch that makes the whole thing feel way more elevated than your average desk snack. Avoiding nightshades can make grab-and-go eating tricky ā so many dips and packaged snacks sneak in tomato, peppers, or paprika ā but every ingredient here is completely in the clear. The carrot sticks give you that satisfying crunch, and the dip is hearty enough to actually keep you full. Red pepper flakes are listed as optional, so you can easily skip them and keep the whole box nightshade-free without sacrificing any of the flavor. Make a batch on Sunday and you've got a ready-to-go snack for the next 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)
Can be omittedred pepper flakes
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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