Vegan Onion Dip

A bowl of vegan French onion dip sits next to a plate of chips.

This easy vegan French Onion dip is a creamy appetizer that makes snack time a treat. Serve this dip with tortilla chips, potato chips, crackers, or veggies, and enjoy!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Diet Vegan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 155kcal

Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 medium onions , peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic , peeled and minced
1 ½ cups vegan sour cream (see notes)
⅓ cup vegan mayo
2 teaspoons vegan worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dehydrated onions
2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped (substitute 1 tablespoon dried)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, leaves removed from the stem (substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried)

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onions, stirring until coated with oil. Cook and stir the onions for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking the onions until golden brown and caramelized around 10 minutes. Stir the skillet occasionally. If the onions stick to the pan, add a tablespoon of water.
Add garlic and cook for one minute. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate.
Add the remaining ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.
Set aside a few tablespoons of the cooked onions. Stir the rest of the onions into the dip.
Taste and season with extra salt, pepper, and herbs.
Garnish with reserved onions and herbs. Serve with potato chips, baked potatoes, and more!
Store this dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip:

Make this dip a day ahead and then store it in the fridge in a lidded container.

Vegan Sour Cream

You can use storebought vegan sour cream or use homemade, such as cashew cream.

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