Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
Bright, herby, and impossibly creamy, this white bean dip is the kind of snack that disappears fast at any gathering. Cannellini beans blended with fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and a touch of cumin and turmeric create a dip that's bold and layered without relying on any processed or cured ingredients — just whole, clean pantry staples. That matters more than it might seem, since a surprising number of store-bought dips and spreads contain preservatives or additives that people avoiding nitrates and nitrites have to watch out for. Here, every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can serve it with total confidence. The veggie dippers — carrot sticks, cucumber spears, red bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets — keep everything fresh and colorful without any fuss. A drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes on top make it look like something you'd order at a restaurant. It's the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your rotation.
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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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