French Onion Dip (Homemade, Dairy-Free)

Sarah Cobacho holding a baked almond flour rosemary cracker above creamy onion dip, surrounded by crackers on a white plate.

French Onion Dip (Homemade, Dairy-Free)

Creamy vegan French onion dip with soy yogurt and cashews, slow-caramelized onions, and chives. Blend, chill, and serve with crackers.

Author Sarah Cobacho (plantbaes.com)

PREP TIME15

COOK TIME45

Soak + Chill2 30

TOTAL TIME3 30

Servings 10

Course Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine American-Inspired

Keyword cashews, chives, dairy-free dip, easy blender dip, garlic, healthy snack dip, lemon, onions, party appetizer, soy yogurt, vegan french onion dip

Ingredients

2 yellow onions medium, diced (about 11.3 oz - 320 g)
½ tbsp olive oil
½ cup raw cashews
¾ cup dairy-free yogurt soy yogurt recommended
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp worcestershire sauce use a vegan version; see notes
sea salt flakes to taste
freshly cracked black pepper to taste
2 tbsp fresh chives chopped

Instructions

Soak the cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
Caramelize the onions: Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-low heat and add the olive oil. Once warm, add the diced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring every few minutes, until the onions become soft, golden, and jammy. This can take around 40 to 50 minutes, depending on your pan and heat. If they start to stick, add a splash of water and keep stirring. Low and slow is the key here for that rich, sweet flavor. Allow to cool down before adding to the cream.
Blend the cream: In a small high-speed blender, add the cashews, yogurt, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until perfectly smooth.
Let it set: Transfer to a lidded bowl, add the caramelized onions, and let it set in the fridge for at least a couple of hours. But ideally overnight, so the flavors really have time to mix. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Worcestershire sauce: Although the original Worcestershire sauce is not vegan, many home-brand versions are vegan, so it’s important to read the label when purchasing. If you need a substitute in a pinch, mix ⅔ tamari with ⅓ maple syrup or another sweetener of your choice.

Salt: When adjusting the salt in this recipe, keep in mind what crackers or chips you will use to dip it in. They are usually quite salty, so you don’t want to overdo it with the salt; you can always adjust later.

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