Alpha Gal Friendly Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This bright, creamy dip is everything you want at a snack spread — bold with fresh lime, herby from a full cup of cilantro, and satisfying enough to hold its own against any chip-and-dip situation. White beans blended with olive oil create a silky, hummus-like base that scoops beautifully and keeps things completely plant-based, which means no mammalian meat, dairy, or gelatin to worry about anywhere in the recipe. The cumin and turmeric add just enough warmth to make it feel like more than a simple bean dip, while the lime juice keeps every bite tasting fresh and lively. Because everything here is built from pantry staples and whole vegetables, you can feel confident about exactly what's going into the bowl — no hidden animal-derived additives or ambiguous store-bought ingredients to second-guess. The rainbow of veggie dippers — carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper, and broccoli — makes this as visually stunning as it is practical for a crowd. It comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes, which means less time stressing and more time enjoying a snack that genuinely delivers on flavor.
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6 servings
For the dip
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–3 tbsp water, as needed to thin
For the veggie dippers
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 medium persian cucumbers, sliced into spears
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into strips
- 1 cup broccoli florets
For serving
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, for garnish (optional)
- pinch of red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the garlic to the bowl of a food processor and pulse 4–5 times until finely minced.
- 2
Add the drained white beans, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, turmeric, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. Process for about 1 minute, scraping down the sides once, until the mixture is mostly smooth.
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