Barley Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This bright, creamy dip is everything you want on a snack board — smooth white beans blended with fresh cilantro, zingy lime juice, and warm hints of cumin and turmeric. It comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes, landing somewhere between a classic hummus and a herby spread that you'll want to eat by the spoonful. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of barley and barley derivatives, so there's no need to squint at labels or second-guess anything. The garlic gets pulsed first for even distribution, then the beans and aromatics go in together until the whole thing is thick, silky, and scoopable. A drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes on top make it look genuinely impressive without any extra effort. Paired with crisp carrots, cucumber spears, bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets, this platter is as colorful as it is satisfying. Whether you're hosting or just meal-prepping snacks for the week, this one earns a permanent spot in the rotation.
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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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