Tree Nut Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
Creamy, bright, and packed with fresh flavor, this white bean dip is the kind of snack platter that disappears before you even sit down. Cannellini beans blended with olive oil, fresh lime juice, cilantro, cumin, and a touch of turmeric create a dip that's silky-smooth and genuinely addictive — think hummus's equally lovable cousin. The food processor does all the heavy lifting, and a splash of water added while it runs gets the texture perfectly thick and scoopable. Store-bought dips and spreads can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since almond-based or cashew-blended products have become increasingly common on shelves — making a homemade batch like this a genuinely smart move. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you can serve it with total confidence. The rainbow of carrot sticks, cucumber spears, red bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets makes the whole platter look like something out of a food magazine, with almost zero extra effort. Finish it with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes, and you've got a crowd-pleasing spread that's as beautiful as it is delicious.
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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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