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Whether it’s a game-day celebration, a holiday get together, or just an impromptu dinner with friends, these three plant-based dips are a fun and fresh way to kick off any gathering.
RECIPE: Caramelized Onion Dip
- Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
Description
There is no shortcut to perfectly caramelized onions unfortunately. They need to slowly caramelize over a medium-low heat, but the results are so delicious that you won’t regret the time spent. Shallots make for an excellent substitution for onions in this recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 onions (or shallots), diced
- 6 Tbsps olive oil, divided
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup plain, unsweetened plant-based yogurt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Sweat the onions in 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until soft, fragrant, and golden. Add a generous pinch of salt and stir occasionally. This should take about 40 minutes. Leave to cool.
- Stir caramelized onions into the yogurt along with garlic powder and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add more salt to taste and finish with another drizzle of olive oil before serving with your favorite crackers, chips, or crudités.
Notes
When using the food processor, always make sure it’s unplugged before dipping in a finger or tasting spoon.
RECIPE: Sundried Tomato and Roasted Pepper Dip
- Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
Description
This recipe utilizes gourmet pre-packaged ingredients like roasted almonds, jarred fire-roasted peppers, and sundried tomatoes to create a complex and delicious dip that pairs well with crudités and crackers. For extra zing, you can blend in your favorite olives, capers, or raw garlic.
Ingredients
- 2 whole heads garlic
- 2 Tbsps plus 1/3 cup olive oil, divided
- 1 cup jarred fire-roasted peppers
- 1/3 cup jarred sundried tomatoes
- 1 cup roasted almonds
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Set the oven to 400°F. Trim the tops off two heads of garlic and top with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Roast until soft and fragrant, about 30 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In the bowl of a food processor, add peppers, sundried tomatoes, almonds, and 1/3 cup olive oil. Pop the roasted garlic cloves out of their paper cases and into the food processor. Pulse until everything is well blended, adding salt to taste.
Notes
When using the food processor, always make sure it’s unplugged before dipping in a finger or tasting spoon.
RECIPE: Herby Bean Dip
- Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
Description
This quick and easy dip features canned white beans, fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. It’s super fresh and comes together in a matter of minutes. Prepare it just before serving for the freshest flavors. If you like it super herby, you can double the herbs.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the beans and set in the bowl of a food processor. Add the garlic, herbs, lemon juice, and olive oil and pulse until well blended.
- Adjust with salt or more lemon juice to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
When using the food processor, always make sure it’s unplugged before dipping in a finger or tasting spoon.
