MSG Free Mediterranean Tomato, Olive & White Bean Snack Box
Bright, briny, and satisfying without a single processed shortcut, this Mediterranean snack box is the kind of meal-prep win that actually gets eaten. Canned white beans get a quick toss with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and cumin, turning a pantry staple into something genuinely craveable. Kalamata olives bring that deep, salty punch, while crisp carrot sticks and juicy cherry tomatoes keep everything feeling fresh and colorful. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, you never have to second-guess what's in your food — no flavor enhancers, no seasoning packets, no hidden additives. That matters more than people realize with snack foods, where MSG and similar compounds tend to sneak in through pre-seasoned components or store-bought dips. A scatter of fresh flat-leaf parsley and a light drizzle of olive oil at the end ties the whole box together with a little herby brightness. Pack it into two containers and you've got a grab-and-go snack or light lunch that tastes like it came from a good deli counter, not a vending machine.
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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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