Vegan French Onion Dip
Serving Size: 12 ounces
DESCRIPTION
This creamy vegan french onion dip is super easy-to-make and always a crowd pleaser. Caramelized onions add a sweet, savory element that pairs perfectly with the creamy cashew and Greek yogurt base. Once blended, it turns out luxuriously smooth and creamy, with a rich onion flavor infused throughout. Serve it with your favorite ruffled potato chips, crackers, or veggie sticks for the ultimate pairing!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsps avocado oil
- 2 cups onion diced
- 1 cup cashews raw
- ½ cup vegan greek yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2-4 tablespoon plant milk 1 tablespoon at a time as needed to blend
- ¼ cup Italian parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chives to garnish
METHOD
- Boil raw cashews in water for 5 minutes. Or simply submerge cashews in a bowl with boiling water and soak them for 25 minutes. Once the cashews have softened, then drain out the water before making the cheese mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add diced onions, and cook for 2-3 minutes till onions are translucent. Then turn down the heat to the lowest, and cook onions for another 15 to 20 minutes till onions caramelize. Note: You can add a splash of water to prevent onions from crisping or burning.
- Once the cashews and onions are ready - Then add all the ingredients (minus the parsley) into a high speed blender and blend till smooth. Add a 2-4 tablespoon of plant milk, if need to keep the blender moving.
- Thinly chop parsley and mix it into the french onion dip.
- Garnish with chopped chives and dust with some smoked paprika before serving with your favorite veggies or chips.
NOTES
- Soak the Cashews: Fully softened cashews blend into a much smoother consistency. You’ll know they’re ready when you can easily split them between your fingers.
- Add Milk Gradually: Add plant milk in small increments to reach a creamy dip texture without thinning it out too much.
- Chill for Flavor: For the best flavor, chill your vegan French onion dip for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
NUTRITION
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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