Chicken Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This creamy, vibrant dip is proof that a plant-based spread can absolutely steal the show at any table. Cannellini beans get blitzed in the food processor with bright lime juice, a full cup of fresh cilantro, garlic, cumin, and a touch of turmeric until silky smooth — think hummus, but with a zesty, herby personality all its own. A generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a swirl on top make it look like something from a restaurant spread, even though it comes together in minutes. Surrounding it with crisp carrot sticks, cucumber spears, red bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets turns it into a full snack board that's as beautiful as it is satisfying. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from poultry, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just good, clean flavor. It works equally well as a party appetizer, a weekday snack, or a light lunch alongside some warm pita. The red pepper flake garnish is optional, but highly recommended if you like a little heat cutting through all that citrusy freshness.
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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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