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Vegan onion dip in a white and yellow bowl.
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4.91 from 11 votes

Vegan Onion Dip

This vegan onion dip is creamy and rich, smoky and caramelized and super easy to make. Divine served with chips.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 221kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 Medium Onions White, Yellow or Brown, Chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 teaspoon Crushed Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
  • ¼ teaspoon Paprika
  • teaspoon Liquid Smoke
  • 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cup Cashews (38g)
  • ¼ cup Vegan Mayonnaise (63g)
  • 1 Tablespoon Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • Add the onions, garlic and rosemary to a pan with the olive oil and fry until softened. Then add the paprika, liquid smoke, maple syrup and soy sauce and continue to fry until the onions are golden brown, sticky and fragrant.
  • Add roughly two thirds of the cooked onions to the blender jug along with the cashews, vegan mayonnaise, water and lemon juice and blend until smooth. Transfer to a serving dish. Stir in the remaining cooked onions, reserving a few pieces for decorating the top.
  • Serve with chips!

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Notes

  1. Gluten free. Use a gluten-free soy sauce or switch for tamari if you want to make this dip gluten-free.
  2. Storing. It keeps well in the fridge (covered) for around 3-4 days, some separation may occur, just stir it up again and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg