BHA & BHT Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
Bright, zesty, and impossibly creamy, this white bean dip is the kind of snack platter that disappears before you even sit down. Fresh lime juice, a full cup of cilantro, and a touch of cumin and turmeric give it a bold, layered flavor that store-bought dips simply can't match — and that's exactly the point. Packaged dips and spreads are notorious for sneaking in synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, but every single ingredient here is whole and fresh, straight from your kitchen. Cannellini beans blended with extra virgin olive oil create a silky, thick base that rivals hummus in texture without any of the ingredient-label anxiety. The rainbow of veggie dippers — carrot sticks, cucumber spears, bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets — keeps things colorful, crunchy, and satisfying. A drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. Whether you're serving it at a party or just snacking on a weeknight, this is the kind of recipe that makes clean eating feel genuinely exciting.
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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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