Creamy, Plant Based Onion Dip
In case you love sour cream 'n onion dip, but can't have the dairy, there are really good vegan alternatives that taste just like the 'real' thing. Add a few common spices and three kinds of onion for a cool, creamy vegan onion dip to serve with veg sticks or potato chips.
Servings 4
Calories 179kcal
Equipment
- 1 small skillet
Ingredients
- ½ c onion, chopped fine about ½ of a small onion
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 c vegan sour cream such as Cocojuene brand
- 2 Tb chives chopped into little pieces
- 1 teaspoon liquid aminos or soy sauce or salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Combine the onion and olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir for 4-6 minutes until the onions are translucent and browned. Adjust the heat as needed and add a splash of water if the pan becomes too dry.
- Remove the cooked onions to a bowl, and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Once the onion mixture is cool to the touch, stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Serve immediately or store for up to a week in the fridge. The flavors will deepen a little bit if it sits for a day.
Notes
This recipe serves 4 people as a small appetizer (about ¼ cup per person). For a heftier portion, this will serve 2 people.