Turkey Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This bright, creamy dip is built entirely from pantry staples and fresh produce, making it a genuinely crowd-pleasing option that keeps things completely meat-free without sacrificing any satisfaction. Cannellini beans blended with olive oil, fresh lime juice, and a generous handful of cilantro create a silky, hummus-like base that's tangy, herby, and just a little earthy from the cumin and turmeric. The food processor does most of the heavy lifting — a minute of blending and a few tablespoons of water is all it takes to get that perfectly scoopable texture. Arranged alongside crisp carrots, cool cucumber spears, sweet red bell pepper strips, and tender broccoli florets, this platter looks like it took way more effort than it actually did. A drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes on top make it feel genuinely finished and snack-board worthy. It's the kind of recipe that works just as well for a casual weeknight snack as it does for a party spread, and every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is — no hidden poultry-based broths or processed additives to second-guess.
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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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