Caramelized onions combined with vegan mayonnaise, yogurt, and seasonings, this dip is an all around crowd-pleaser and sure to be a hit at parties!
Oh man, do I have a serious love affair with French onion dip. Usually, I opt for a healthier dip like hummus, but sometimes I just want a creamy dip.
I’m not a big chip fan, but pair it with French onion dip and I’m game!
I recreated the classic dip with healthier ingredients, making this indulgent recipe plant-based.
Ingredients for Homemade French Onion Dip
- Onions
- Vegan butter (I like Earth Balance)
- Vegan mayonnaise (I like Vegenasie)
- Vegan yogurt (I like Kite Hill almond milk yogurt)
- Liquid aminos
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt and pepper
Why is this called French onion dip?
This dip was invented by mixing a packet of French onion soup mix with mayonnaise and sour cream. Instead of using a packet of questionable ingredients (I’ve read the label) we’re going to achieve the same flavorings – from scratch.
How to carmelize onions
Caramelizing onions is key to a good French onion dip!
- Start by melting the vegan butter on medium heat and add finely chopped onions.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let the onions do their thing (stirring occasionally) until they are a nice brown color. This takes about 15 minutes to happen!
Cooking onions low and slow is what makes caramelized onions so delicious. It released the onion’s natural sugars and makes them so flavorful. That’s why it’s important to cook them on low heat.
Once the onions are cooked, add them to a mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients and give everything a good stir.
At this step, you can taste and adjust seasonings accordingly. Sometimes I like to add more salt!
Place the dip in the fridge to chill. You can make this dip the night before for the best flavor, or at the least, 30 minutes before serving. Chilling the dip in the fridge will also thicken the dip up a bit.
This vegan French onion dip is perfect for parties or get togethers. It’s indulgent and full of flavor!
What do you eat with French onion dip?
I like ruffled chips the best! It’s a classic combo. You can make a platter though and serve this healthy dip with raw carrots, celery, red pepper slices, radishes, or sliced cucumbers!
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Homemade French Onion Dip {Vegan!}
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons vegan butter (I like Earth Balance)
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise (I like Vegenaise)
- 1.5 cup vegan yogurt (I like Kite Hill)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- chives for garnish; optional
- parsley for garnish; optional
- chips for serving
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat and add onions. Stir well.
- Reduce heat to low and cook onions for 15-20 minutes; stirring occasionally.
- Once onions are caramelized, remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add remaining ingredients to mixing bowl and stir well. Let chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, but preferably overnight.
- Garnish with chopped chives and parsley. Serve with chips or mixed veggies!
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