Gelatin Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This bright, creamy dip is everything you want on a snack board — bold lime, fresh cilantro, and silky white beans blended into something that disappears fast. Cannellini or Great Northern beans give it a naturally smooth, thick texture that rivals any store-bought spread, no thickeners or stabilizers required. That matters more than you might think, since plenty of packaged dips and flavored spreads sneak in unexpected additives derived from animal sources. Here, every single ingredient is straightforward and plant-based: beans, olive oil, citrus, garlic, and spices. A touch of cumin and turmeric adds warmth and a gorgeous golden hue without overwhelming the fresh herb flavor. The rainbow of carrot sticks, cucumber spears, bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets makes it a complete, colorful spread that looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting a crowd or just want something satisfying to snack on through the week, this one comes together in minutes and keeps beautifully in the fridge.
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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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