Vegan Creamy Herb Dip
Elevate your appetizer game with this Vegan Creamy Herb Dip, a luscious and dairy-free alternative that’s bursting with flavor. Made from a simple base of blended raw cashews, this dip achieves an irresistible creamy texture without any cream or cheese. Fresh parsley, dill, and chives lend a vibrant herbal note, while zesty lemon juice and nutritional yeast add a tangy, umami-packed kick. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep (plus soaking time), this dip is perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike. Serve it chilled with crisp veggies, crunchy crackers, or warm pita for a healthy, crowd-pleasing snack. It's the ultimate plant-based, gluten-free dip that strikes the perfect balance between indulgent and wholesome.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Begin by soaking the raw cashews. Place them in a bowl and cover with cold water. Allow them to soak for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results. If short on time, you can soak them in hot water for about 30 minutes.
Step 2
After soaking, drain and rinse the cashews thoroughly under cold water.
Step 3
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the drained cashews and 1 cup of water. Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the blender. Blend again until all the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
Step 5
Transfer the mixture to a bowl. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley, dill, and chives until evenly distributed.
Step 6
Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if needed. You may add a little more lemon juice for tanginess or salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7
Cover and refrigerate the dip for at least an hour before serving. This helps the flavors meld together.
Step 8
Serve the Vegan Creamy Herb Dip with your choice of fresh vegetables, chips, or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (418.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 719.3 |
| Total Fat 49.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1225.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 50.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 7.7g | |
| Protein 31.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 92.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1228.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories