Pork Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This bright, creamy dip is the kind of thing that disappears fast at a party — and for good reason. Cannellini beans get blended with fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and a warm hint of cumin and turmeric until the texture is silky-smooth and utterly scoopable. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes, making it one of those rare recipes that looks impressive without requiring much effort at all. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from pork and pork-derived products, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps needed — just straightforward, wholesome food. A generous drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of fresh cilantro on top give it that beautiful, finished look before you surround it with crisp carrots, cucumber spears, bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets. It works just as well as a weeknight snack as it does on a party spread, and the colorful veggie dippers make the whole platter feel festive without any extra fuss. Honestly, once you try this, it might just replace your usual store-bought dip for good.
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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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