Pistachio Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This bright, creamy dip is the kind of thing that disappears fast at any gathering — smooth white beans blended with fresh cilantro, zingy lime juice, and warm hints of cumin and turmeric for a flavor that's herbaceous, earthy, and totally addictive. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting, bringing everything together into a thick, scoopable texture that rivals your favorite store-bought spread without any of the guesswork about what's actually in it. A generous drizzle of olive oil and a swirl on top make it look effortlessly impressive on a platter. Surrounding it with crisp carrots, cool cucumber spears, crunchy broccoli, and sweet red bell pepper strips means you get a full snack board that's as colorful as it is satisfying. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no need to squint at labels or worry about shared-facility warnings from nut-heavy products. It works beautifully as a party appetizer, an afternoon snack, or even a light lunch spread — and the leftovers (if there are any) taste just as good the next day scooped onto toast or tucked into a wrap.
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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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