Nutmeg Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
Bright, herby, and impossibly creamy, this white bean dip is the kind of thing you'll want to put out every time people come over — and then quietly eat the leftovers straight from the bowl. Cannellini beans blended with fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and a touch of cumin and turmeric create a dip that's bold and vibrant without relying on any warm spices that might sneak in unwanted. For anyone navigating spice sensitivities, this recipe is refreshingly straightforward — every ingredient is right there in plain sight, with zero hidden seasonings to second-guess. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, and a little water added gradually is all it takes to get that thick, scoopable consistency that holds up beautifully against a platter of crisp carrots, cucumber spears, bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets. A final drizzle of good olive oil and a scatter of fresh cilantro make it look like something from a restaurant spread, even though it comes together in minutes. It's the kind of crowd-pleasing dip that disappears fast — so you might want to double the batch.
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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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