Vegan Classic Pimento Cheese Dip
Elevate your snacking game with this irresistible Vegan Classic Pimento Cheese Dip, a plant-based twist on a beloved Southern staple. Made creamy with soaked raw cashews and roasted red peppers, this dairy-free dip is packed with bold flavors from nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne. Its velvety texture is complemented by the pops of diced pimento peppers and fresh chives, creating a spread that’s as vibrant as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes, this crowd-pleasing appetizer is perfect for pairing with crackers, fresh veggie sticks, or even as a zesty sandwich spread. Whether you're hosting a party or meal-prepping for the week, this vegan pimento cheese dip is sure to impress everyone at the table.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 cup Roasted red peppers
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Pimento peppers, diced
- 2 tablespoons Chives, finely chopped
Directions
Step 1
Begin by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for 15-20 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, roasted red peppers, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, sea salt, ground black pepper, and water.
Step 3
Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender or add additional water, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve the desired consistency.
Step 4
Transfer the blended mixture to a mixing bowl and fold in the diced pimento peppers and chopped chives using a spatula.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.
Step 6
Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve with crackers, vegetable sticks, or as a sandwich spread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (635.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 764.0 |
| Total Fat 49.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1192.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.5g | |
| Protein 27.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 120.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1509.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories