Dive into the irresistible flavors of this Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip, a plant-based twist on the classic crowd-pleaser! Featuring tender jackfruit as a chicken substitute, creamy vegan cheese, and a tangy kick of buffalo sauce, this dip is rich, bold, and indulgent. Perfectly balanced with garlic and onion powder for savory depth, it's baked to bubbly perfection and garnished with vibrant green onions for an extra pop of flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy vegan appetizer pairs beautifully with crunchy veggies or chips for game day spreads, potlucks, or any occasion. Gluten-free and dairy-free, it's a must-try for anyone craving comforting, spicy snacks without compromise.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit. Pat it dry with paper towels, and then use your hands or a fork to shred the jackfruit into a large bowl.
In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded jackfruit, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the jackfruit is slightly browned and fragrant.
While the jackfruit is cooking, in another bowl, mix vegan cream cheese, almond milk, nutritional yeast, and buffalo sauce until smooth and well combined.
Add the cooked jackfruit to the creamy sauce mixture and stir until the jackfruit is fully coated.
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until heated through and the top is slightly bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with chopped green onions.
Serve warm with your choice of dippers, such as celery sticks, carrot sticks, or tortilla chips.
Calories |
1343 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.3 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6360 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.0 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.4 g | ||
| Protein | 36.2 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 2541 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.