Chestnut Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This bright, creamy dip is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering — and for good reason. Cannellini beans blended with fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and a warm hit of cumin and turmeric create a dip that's bold, herbaceous, and seriously scoopable. The texture lands right in that thick, luscious hummus territory, making it perfect for loading up on carrot sticks, cucumber spears, red bell pepper strips, and crisp broccoli florets. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts, including chestnuts, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden additions sneaking in. It all comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes, which means you're not spending a lot of time in the kitchen before something genuinely impressive hits the table. A drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes on top make it look like you put in way more effort than you actually did. Whether you're serving it as a party appetizer or a weekday snack, this is the kind of crowd-pleaser that earns recipe requests.
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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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