Carrageenan Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This bright, herby dip is the kind of thing you make once and then find yourself craving every time you need a snack or a party spread. Cannellini beans get blended with fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and a touch of cumin and turmeric until the whole thing is silky smooth — think hummus, but with a zesty, garden-fresh personality. One reason store-bought dips and spreads can be tricky is that carrageenan shows up as a thickener or stabilizer in a surprising number of packaged products, including some bean-based dips. Here, the creaminess comes entirely from the beans themselves and a generous pour of olive oil, so there's nothing hidden in the ingredient list to second-guess. A little water added gradually while the food processor runs is all it takes to dial in that perfect scoopable consistency. The rainbow of carrot sticks, cucumber spears, red bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets alongside makes this feel like a full snack board without much effort at all. It's clean, colorful, and genuinely delicious — the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your 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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