A dairy-free onion dip that uses sweet caramelized onions, nutritional yeast, raw cashews and more — and it’s about to be your new favorite dip.
I think we can all agree that French onion dip is a classic. It’s tangy, salty, creamy and cool — making it an easy gameday and party go-to. However, the traditional kind we all grew up eating definitely lacks the nutritional punch. That’s why I set out to create a dairy-free onion dip that checked all of the boxes — and tasted just as good — if not better.
This simple recipe delivers the perfect, irresistible tang that you’d expect in a great onion dip. Caramelized onions pair with protein-rich nutritional yeast and soaked raw cashews, a splash of lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, a dash of black pepper and an onion salt mix. The result is flavor-packed and delicious — all while being dairy-free, too.
Like cashew cheese and hummus, this dairy-free onion dip is great to make on batch cooking day. Simply make a batch, taste test it — of course! —and store in an airtight container so you can enjoy all week long. Eat it with your favorite raw or roasted veggies, on a lunchtime wrap, as part of your Nourish Bowl — the possibilities are endless!
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Plant-Based Protein:
That nutritional yeast? It’s a great source of plant-based protein —and B vitamins and fiber — in a very small volume. Just 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast contain 8-10g protein (depending on brand), and it’s a “complete” protein. Thanks to its strong flavor, it’s a great cheesy substitute without using any dairy. Read more about nutritional yeast here.
Healthy Fats:
We can thank the cashews and olive oil for a nice boost of healthy fats. Fats provide our body with a layer of protection, insulating our organs and keeping our core body temperature normal. They also help us digest fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K to keep our brains, cells, hormones, tissues, hair, skin, and nails healthy, and provide the structural component to many cell membranes which are essential for cellular development.
Antioxidants:
Onions, garlic, and olive oil are all known for their antioxidant properties. Garlic, particularly, provides a good source of the mineral selenium, which is an antioxidant great in fighting inflammation. Olive oil is known for its high levels of Vitamin E and antioxidants, while also having anti-inflammatory properties.
Optimizer Option:
Opt for the highest quality extra virgin olive oil here if you can — it’s a difference you can taste in a recipe like this! Read more about the 5 quality ingredients you shouldn’t skimp on.
