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Vegan French Onion Dip
This Vegan French Onion Dip uses soaked cashews blended with golden sautéed onions, apple cider vinegar, and seasoning to create a rich, creamy, plant-based dip. Slow-cooked onions provide a deep, caramelized flavor while the cashews contribute a smooth texture. The dip can be eaten immediately or chilled to enhance flavor melding.
Prep Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
107 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashews soaked overnight, raw
- 1 ½ cups yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of oil medium-high heat
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅓ cup of water
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
Instructions
- Place raw cashews in a bowl and cover with water by about 2-3 inches. Place in refrigerator and let soak overnight. If short on time, simply cover cashews with boiling water and let them soak as long as possible. The ideal soak time is 8 hours, the minimum is 2 hours.
- Drain cashews and rinse in a colander. Set aside.
- In a skillet, saute finely chopped onion in 1 teaspoon of medium heat oil. Cook on low heat, covered for 15 minutes, then remove the cover and cook an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients and process for 3 to 4 minutes on high until rich and creamy. Add more water and scrape down the sides as needed. Ideally, chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving (but you can eat it immediately as well).
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Notes
- Customize salt, vinegar, and sweetener levels to personal taste preferences.
- Doubling the amount of onions increases the dip’s onion intensity.
- The dip can be served immediately but improves after chilling for 1 to 2 hours.
- For faster preparation, soak cashews in hot water for at least 1-2 hours instead of overnight.
Nutrition Information
Calories
107kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Sodium
440mg
(18%)
Potassium
154mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 107
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 107kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 440mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 154mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.