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a bowl of vegan French onion dip topped with caramelized onions on a wooden platter with chips.

Vegan French Onion Dip

This vegan french onion dip is deliciously creamy with a rich cashew base and naturally sweet caramelized onions. It's great as an appetizer served with chips, crackers or fresh veggies!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizers
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

Caramelized Onions

  • 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Water or white wine, as needed

Dip

  • 2 cup raw cashews, soaked for 4-6 hours, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup filtered water
  • 1/2-1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions add saute for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and caramelized. This should take around 35-50 minutes. If the onions start to dry out or stick to the pan, add a splash of white wine or water. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before chopping into smaller pieces.
  • Add cashews, water, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, onion powder, and nutritional yeast to a high-speed blender. Blend the mixture, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed, until completely smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer the mixture into a medium bowl. Add the chopped caramelized onions, reserving some for topping, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until evenly mixed. Taste and adjust seasoning (salt, lemon, Worcestershire) to taste. Pop in the fridge for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavours to come together. Top with the remaining caramelized onions and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley or chives if desired.
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