French onion dip was always a staple at my family gatherings growing up. I hadn’t eaten it in over 10 years until I recently made this plant based version. This vegan french onion dip recipe uses blended cashews as the base mixed with a packet of french onion soup mix, lemon juice and plant milk. It is so simple but so addictingly good!
INGREDIENTS FOR VEGAN FRENCH ONION DIP
- 1 cup raw cashews (can sub raw sunflower seeds)
- 1 cup plain unsweetened plant milk (I use TJ’s soy milk, plain oat milk also works)
- Juice of 1 lemon (can also use apple cider vinegar)
- 1 package French onion dip mix (I use the brand Simply Organic)
- 1 tsp Trader Joe’s Onion Salt (optional, for extra chive and onion flakes)
HOW TO MAKE it
- 1. In a high powered blender such as a Vitamix add in the cashews, soy milk and lemon juice. Blend for a minute until completely smooth. If it gets too thick splash in more milk to get it to blend better.
- 2. Pour blender contents into a mixing bowl. Stir in the French onion dip packet and additional onion salt if using. Place in fridge and let chill for one hour before serving.
- 3. Pour dip into serving bowl. Serve with ridged potato chips, cucumber slices, and/or carrot slices.
I made this recipe in a Youtube video for vegan party snacks. In the video I also made Tex-Mex 7 layer dip and vegan buffalo cauliflower dip. Go check it out for a full tutorial.
For more vegan dip recipes check out this buffalo cauliflower recipe on my blog
Vegan French Onion Dip
Cashews, plain soy milk and lemon juice are used in this savory vegan French onion dip
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews could sub raw sunflower seeds
- 1 cup plain unsweetened plant milk I use TJ's soy milk
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 package French onion dip mix I use the brand Simply Organic
- 1 tsp Trader Joe's Onion Salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1. In a high powered blender such as a Vitamix add in the cashews, soy milk and lemon juice. Blend for a couple minutes until completely smooth. If it gets too thick splash in more milk to get it to blend better.
- 2. Pour blender contents into a mixing bowl. Stir in the French onion dip packet seasoning and additional onion salt if using. Place in fridge and let chill for one hour before serving.
- 3. Pour dip into serving bowl. Serve with ridged potato chips, cucumber slices, and/or carrot slices.
Notes
If not using a high powered blender, soak cashews overnight in water or for a couple hours to soften them. A Nutribullet or food processor will also work. You can also sub raw sunflower seeds for cashews.
To make your own French Onion Dip seasoning, mix together the following ingredients: 1 tbsp dried onion flakes, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt
Nutrition facts in 1/4 cup dip (not including chips) Calories- 112. Fat- 7.7g. Protein- 4.1g. Carbs- 8.2g. Fiber- .9g. Sodium- 310mg. Iron- 1.3g. Zinc- 1g. Magnesium- 53.4g.
