Vegan French Onion Dip
Vegan French Onion Dip is so creamy and savory that you won't believe it's vegan. Vegan french onion dip is a family favorite, perfect for homemade oil-free chips, vegetables, or a spread for your favorite burger recipe. Nut-free option provided.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 73kcal
Ingredients
Caramelized Onions
- 1 large white onion diced (about 1-½ cups)
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke I used hickory flavor
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Vegan French Onion Dip Base
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked in water overnight and drained if you do not have a high-speed blender; otherwise, soaking is not necessary (or substitute white beans or silken tofu for a nut-free option see notes below)
- ½ cup + 2 Tablespoons oat milk or plant milk of choice
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Other seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Better than Bouillon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish optional
Nut-Free version
- Substitute 1 cup silken tofu or white beans for the cashews
- Reduce plant milk to ¼ cup plus 1 Tablespoon
Air-Fried Oil Free Potato Chips
- [Substitute regular potatoes for sweet potatoes in this recipe they can also be baked instead of air-fried ]
Instructions
Caramelized Onions
- Using a non-stick pan, saute the diced onions on medium-low heat until translucent.
- Add a few tablespoons of vegetable broth to prevent onions from sticking.
- Add the balsamic, vegan Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke once the onions brown and the initial vegetable broth dissipates.
- Stir and turn the temperature to medium once the onions begin to brown, and the liquid dissipates.
- Add a little more vegetable broth, stirring the onions until the vegetable broth dissipates; continue until all the vegetable broth is gone.
- Remove from heat and allow the onions to cool.
Dip Base
- Soak the raw cashews in water if you don't have a high-speed blender. If you have a high-speed blender, you can skip this step. Or, for a nut-free version, substitute white beans or silken tofu for the nuts.
- Add the oat milk (or plant-based milk of your choice), lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Pour contents into a bowl, scraping the sides of the blender.
- Add the caramelized onions and seasonings.
- Stir and cover.
- Place in the refrigerator for an hour or until cold.
- The mixture will thicken in the refrigerator.
- Serve with chips, vegetables, and crackers, or use them as a sandwich spread.
Notes
- Allow the plant milk and apple cider vinegar to sit for 10-15 minutes to make vegan buttermilk. Do this while caramelizing the onions.
- Use a vegetable chopper,so the onions are all cut the same small size. I suggest using the smallest setting.
- Cook the onions slowly for the best caramelization.
- Instead of vegan butter and coconut sugar to caramelize the onions, use vegetable broth which is a healthier option.
- Add different herbs for various flavored dips.
- Allow the vegan French onion to chill, and the flavors develop over time.
- Serve with sweet potato chips, vegetables, or a topping for a lentil burger.
Nutrition
Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg