French Onion Dip (Vegan)
Ingredients:
- 28 g (2 tbsp) vegan butter
- 300 g (2 medium onions)
- 240 g (1 cup) vegan sour cream
- 110 g (1/2 cup) vegan mayonnaise
- 5 ml (1 tsp) soy sauce
- 1.5 g (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Features:
Refined Sugar-Free
Nut-Free
Grain-Free
Nutrition:
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Slice the onions thin and evenly so they caramelize at the same rate — thicker or uneven pieces will cook unevenly.
Instructions:
- Caramelize the onions: Melt the 28 g (2 tbsp) vegan butter in a pan over medium heat and cook the 300 g (2 medium onions), thinly sliced for 12-15 minutes, until deeply caramelized. Let cool.
- Combine: Combine the caramelized onions with 240 g (1 cup) vegan sour cream, 110 g (1/2 cup) vegan mayonnaise, 5 ml (1 tsp) soy sauce, and 1.5 g (1/2 tsp) garlic powder.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve: Serve with potato chips or vegetable sticks.
Common Mistakes: Rushing the caramelization — high heat browns the onions without developing real sweetness; keep the heat medium and give it the full 12-15 minutes, or longer for deeper flavor. Mixing in warm onions — this can thin out the sour cream and mayo; let the onions cool to at least room temperature first.
Prep in Advance: The caramelized onions can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to mix.
Notes: The small amount of soy sauce is what gives this dip its deep, savory flavor similar to the beefy notes in classic onion soup mix — don't skip it.
Tips: For even deeper flavor, let the onions caramelize low and slow for up to 25-30 minutes instead of stopping at 12-15.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Swaps: Vegan Worcestershire sauce can replace the soy sauce. A mix of onions and shallots gives a slightly milder, sweeter flavor.
Caramelized onions — the deeply sweet, savory base that gives this dip its signature flavor; low and slow cooking is what develops it.
Vegan sour cream — provides the tangy, creamy base the dip is built on.
Vegan mayonnaise — adds richness and helps bind everything into a scoopable dip.
Soy sauce — a small amount adds savory umami depth reminiscent of classic onion soup mix.
French Onion Dip (Vegan)
Ingredients:
- 28 g (2 tbsp) vegan butter
- 300 g (2 medium onions)
- 240 g (1 cup) vegan sour cream
- 110 g (1/2 cup) vegan mayonnaise
- 5 ml (1 tsp) soy sauce
- 1.5 g (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Why These Ingredients:
Caramelized onions — the deeply sweet, savory base that gives this dip its signature flavor; low and slow cooking is what develops it.
Vegan sour cream — provides the tangy, creamy base the dip is built on.
Vegan mayonnaise — adds richness and helps bind everything into a scoopable dip.
Soy sauce — a small amount adds savory umami depth reminiscent of classic onion soup mix.
Prep:
Slice the onions thin and evenly so they caramelize at the same rate — thicker or uneven pieces will cook unevenly.
Instructions:
- Caramelize the onions: Melt the 28 g (2 tbsp) vegan butter in a pan over medium heat and cook the 300 g (2 medium onions), thinly sliced for 12-15 minutes, until deeply caramelized. Let cool.
- Combine: Combine the caramelized onions with 240 g (1 cup) vegan sour cream, 110 g (1/2 cup) vegan mayonnaise, 5 ml (1 tsp) soy sauce, and 1.5 g (1/2 tsp) garlic powder.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve: Serve with potato chips or vegetable sticks.
