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Caramelized Onion Dip served with more onions, fresh chives, and chips for dipping.

Caramelized Onion Dip

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A delicious, creamy and earthy onion dip. Perfect for dinner parties, game nights, BBQs and more!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Keyword appetizer, caramelized onion dip, caramelized onions, chive and onion dip, creamy vegan dip, easy vegan appetizer, onion dip, party appetizer, plant based appetizer, plant based dip, vegan appetizer, vegan dip
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 238.7
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or oil of choice
  • 4 sweet onions diced

For the creamy dip based

  • 1 cup thick vegan yogurt I used Icelandic Provisions Oatmilk Skyr
  • 1 cup cashews soaked overnight
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch chives diced

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 25–30 minutes. If the onions begin to stick, reduce the heat slightly and add a splash of water as needed. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the dip base. Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender with the vegan yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer the blended base to a bowl, then fold in the caramelized onions. Stir until well combined. Add the diced chives and mix again.
  • You can serve the dip immediately, or refrigerate for a few hours to thicken and allow the flavors to deepen.

Notes

  • Sunflower seeds make a great substitute for cashews if you have an allergy. They are also budget-friendly!
  • Your best bet is to use thick plant-based yogurt. Coconut yogurt is great for that, as well as vegan yogurt labeled as "Greek" or "Skyr".
  • Always taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference for the perfect result.
  • You can keep adding water to cook down the onions even longer. There is no such thing as rushing caramelized onions - and it's worth it in the end!
  • If you forgot to pre-soak cashews, boil them for about 10 minutes to soften.

Nutrition

Calories: 238.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.8g | Protein: 6.8g | Fat: 12.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.8g | Sodium: 25.5mg | Potassium: 420.9mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 14.6g | Vitamin A: 33.3IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 105.9mg | Iron: 2.1mg