Shellfish 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 nobody ever guesses it's made from white beans. Cannellini beans blended with fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and a touch of cumin and turmeric create a dip that's velvety, herbaceous, and just a little earthy in the best possible way. The whole thing comes together in a food processor in minutes, and the result has the satisfying, scoopable consistency of a really good hummus. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from shellfish, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required — just straightforward, whole-food cooking. Fanning out the carrot sticks, cucumber spears, bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets around the bowl makes it look like you put in way more effort than you actually did. A drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes on top take it from casual snack to something that genuinely looks stunning on a board. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just looking for a weeknight snack that feels a little special, this one is hard to beat.
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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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