Yeast Free Cilantro-Lime White Bean Dip with Veggie Dippers
This bright, creamy dip is everything you want in a crowd-pleasing appetizer — bold lime, fresh cilantro, and silky white beans blended into something that tastes way more impressive than the effort involved. Cannellini or Great Northern beans give it a naturally smooth, thick base that rivals any store-bought spread, with cumin and turmeric adding just enough warmth and depth to keep things interesting. Because the whole recipe leans on whole-food ingredients like fresh garlic, olive oil, and citrus, there's no need to scrutinize labels for hidden fermented additives or yeast-derived flavor enhancers. The food processor does the heavy lifting — a quick blitz and a drizzle of good olive oil is genuinely all it takes. Paired with crisp carrots, cucumber spears, bell pepper strips, and broccoli florets, it's a full snack spread that looks gorgeous on a board without any complicated prep. Whether you're entertaining or just looking for a satisfying afternoon snack, this one delivers serious flavor with zero fuss.
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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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