Citric Acid Free Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & White Bean Snack Box
This snack box is a little Mediterranean escape packed into a portable container — creamy white beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, briny Kalamata olives, and crisp carrot sticks all nestled together in one satisfying spread. The beans are tossed with extra virgin olive oil, a touch of lemon juice, dried oregano, and cumin, giving them a savory, herb-forward flavor that makes them genuinely snackable on their own. Avoiding citric acid as an additive can be surprisingly tricky with packaged snacks and store-bought dips, where it hides in ingredient lists under various names — so building your own snack box from whole, simple ingredients is a smart and delicious workaround. Everything here is straightforward and naturally free of processed additives, so you know exactly what you're eating. The combination of plant protein from the beans, healthy fats from the olives and olive oil, and fresh vegetables means this box keeps you full and energized without any compromise. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley over the top adds a bright, clean finish that makes the whole thing look as good as it tastes. Meal prep a couple of these on Sunday and you'll have the most satisfying grab-and-go snack waiting for you all week.
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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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