Cinnamon Free Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & White Bean Snack Box
This snack box is proof that eating well doesn't have to mean spending an hour in the kitchen. Bright cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, crisp carrot sticks, and lemony seasoned white beans come together in a way that feels genuinely satisfying — the kind of thing you'd find at a good Mediterranean café. The beans get tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and a touch of cumin, which gives them a savory, herbaceous depth without relying on any warming spices that can sneak into store-bought versions. For anyone avoiding cinnamon, that's actually a more common concern than it sounds — pre-seasoned legumes and packaged snack kits often include it as a background note in spice blends. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no guesswork involved. It assembles in minutes and keeps well in the fridge, making it a smart option for meal prep, lunchboxes, or an afternoon snack that actually holds you over.
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2 servings
For the white beans
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
For the box
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into sticks or coins
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1–2 tsp extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Drain and rinse the white beans in a colander under cold water until the water runs clear, then shake off the excess moisture.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the white beans, 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the beans are evenly coated.
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