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Vegan French Onion Dip (Oil-Free!)

This 5-minute creamy dip combines a tasty homemade sour cream with rich onion flavor. Serve it with fresh veggies, chips, or crackers!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 (1/4-cup servings)
Calories: 192 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Condiments , Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan , gluten-free

Ingredients

For the cashew sour cream:
  • 1 cup raw cashews (soaked*)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
Stir in:
  • 2 Tbsp. Dried onion flakes (dried minced onions)
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • Optional: chives, green onions, dried parsley flakes, black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Add all ingredients for cashew sour cream to a high-speed blender. Blend for at least 30 seconds or until smooth.
  2. Pour/scrape sour cream into a small bowl. Add onion flakes, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine. (I also like to add chives.)
  3. Can serve immediately, but it's even better after it chills for a couple hours.

Notes

  • *Soaking cashews: Before blending, soak the cashews in room temperature water for at least 4-6 hours or overnight. Then drain and rinse before using. Alternatively, you can "quick soak" the cashews: Place cashews in a heat-safe bowl and carefully add hot/boiling water until cashews are covered. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes. Then rinse and drain.
  • Place cashews in a heat-safe bowl and carefully add hot/boiling water until cashews are covered. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes. Then rinse and drain.
  • Yield: Recipe makes about 1 heaping cup.
  • Serving suggestions: Serve with crackers, carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, bell pepper, ruffle chips, etc.

Nutrition Information

Calories 192kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Potassium 271mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(1/4-cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192

% Daily Value*

Calories 192kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Potassium 271mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.