Vegan Creamy Garlic Dip
Elevate your snacking game with this rich and velvety Vegan Creamy Garlic Dip—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Made with wholesome ingredients like raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and fresh garlic, this dip boasts a luxuriously smooth texture and a bold, tangy flavor profile enhanced by zesty lemon juice and a hint of dried dill. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s the perfect quick and easy dip for fresh veggies, crackers, or even as a sandwich spread. The combination of apple cider vinegar and nutritional yeast adds a unique depth of flavor, while soaking the cashews ensures an irresistibly creamy result. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and packed with savory goodness, this vegan garlic dip is a crowd-pleasing addition to any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 medium garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried dill
Directions
Step 1
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Allow them to soak for at least 10 minutes to soften.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews thoroughly.
Step 3
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, 1/2 cup of water, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, olive oil, garlic cloves, apple cider vinegar, sea salt, black pepper, onion powder, and dried dill.
Step 4
Blend all the ingredients on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
Step 5
Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more lemon juice or sea salt according to your preference.
Step 6
Transfer the creamy garlic dip to a serving bowl. Serve immediately or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to thicken the consistency.
Step 7
This dip pairs well with fresh vegetables, crackers, or as a spread in sandwiches. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (359.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 974.3 |
| Total Fat 77.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1199.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 53.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.0g | |
| Protein 31.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 93.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1204.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories