Brazil Nut Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This bright, herby dip is everything you want on a snack board — creamy, tangy, and packed with fresh flavor from cilantro and lime. Cannellini beans blended with olive oil, garlic, cumin, and a touch of turmeric create a silky base that rivals any store-bought spread, without the ingredient labels you have to squint at. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, and a little water added while blending gets the texture perfectly smooth and scoopable — think thick hummus with a zesty citrus kick. Arranged alongside crisp carrots, cucumber spears, bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets, it makes a stunning platter that feels effortless but looks genuinely impressive. A drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes on top take it from simple to something you'd proudly set out for guests. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no second-guessing what's in it — just clean, vibrant food that happens to be as snackable as it gets.
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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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