Macadamia Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers

Total time15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time0 min

Macadamia Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers

This creamy, vibrant dip is the kind of thing that disappears at a party before anyone even notices it's gone. White beans blended with bright lime juice, fresh cilantro, garlic, and warm spices like cumin and turmeric create a smooth, scoopable spread that's genuinely addictive — think hummus, but with a zesty, herby twist. The food processor does all the heavy lifting, and a slow drizzle of water while it runs gives you that perfectly thick, creamy consistency that clings to every veggie dipper. Speaking of dippers, the rainbow of carrots, cucumbers, red bell pepper, and broccoli makes this platter as gorgeous to look at as it is satisfying to eat. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is a breath of fresh air — every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, with no ambiguous pantry items in sight. A finishing drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes take it from weeknight snack to something you'd proudly set out for guests. It's fresh, wholesome, and endlessly crowd-pleasing.

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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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