Nitrate & Nitrite 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. Crunchy carrot sticks get paired with a silky white bean dip blended with olive oil, fresh lime juice, garlic, cumin, and turmeric ā then finished with a vibrant cilantro-lime drizzle that makes the whole thing feel a little fancy for a snack. Everything here is made entirely from whole, fresh ingredients, so there's no need to scan labels for hidden additives or preservatives that tend to sneak into packaged dips and processed snack foods. White beans are a surprisingly creamy base that blend up beautifully in a food processor, giving you that rich, spreadable texture without any of the usual shortcuts. The cilantro-lime drizzle comes together in under a minute and adds a pop of herby brightness that takes the dip from simple to seriously craveable. Pack it up in two containers and you've got a ready-to-grab snack waiting in the fridge for up to three days ā clean, colorful, and completely made from scratch.
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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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