Gelatin Free Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & White Bean Snack Box
Bright, briny, and genuinely satisfying, this Mediterranean snack box is the kind of assembly that feels effortless but looks like you put in real effort. Cannellini or navy beans get tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and cumin until every bean is coated in bold, herby flavor — no cooking required beyond a quick rinse. Juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp carrot sticks, and plump Kalamata olives round out the box with color and crunch that makes it almost too pretty to eat. For anyone avoiding gelatin, snack time can be trickier than it sounds — flavored dips, packaged olives, and even some canned beans can sneak in unexpected additives, but every ingredient here is straightforwardly plant-based and clean. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a final drizzle of olive oil take it from simple to genuinely craveable. It works beautifully as a midday snack, a light lunch, or a meal-prep staple you can portion into containers and grab 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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