Chicken Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

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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Ingredients

6 servings

For the dip

2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
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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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