Mushroom 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 hint of cumin and turmeric create a dip that's silky, herbaceous, and just a little addictive. It comes together entirely in a food processor, so the effort is minimal but the payoff looks seriously impressive on a platter. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from fungi and fungal derivatives, so there's no need to scan labels or swap anything out — just blend and serve. The rainbow of veggie dippers — crisp carrots, cool cucumber spears, sweet red bell pepper, and fresh broccoli florets — makes this as beautiful to look at as it is satisfying to eat. A finishing drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of red pepper flakes takes the whole thing from simple snack to something you'd proudly set out for guests.
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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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