Vegan Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
Creamy, bright, and packed with plant-based protein, this white bean dip is the kind of snack board centerpiece that disappears fast. Cannellini beans get blended with fresh lime juice, a full cup of cilantro, garlic, cumin, and a touch of turmeric until the texture is silky smooth — think hummus, but with a zesty, herbaceous twist that feels totally fresh. The olive oil gets worked right into the blend and then drizzled on top for a rich finish that makes every scoop feel a little luxurious. A rainbow of raw carrots, cucumber spears, red bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets keeps everything colorful and satisfying without any cooking required. Store-bought dips often sneak in dairy or other animal-derived ingredients, so making your own means you know exactly what's in the bowl. It comes together in a food processor with minimal prep, which makes it just as practical for a weeknight snack as it is for a party platter. Finish it with a pinch of red pepper flakes and a scatter of fresh cilantro and it looks like something you'd order at a restaurant.
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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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