Vegan Classic Pimento Cheese Dip
Delightfully creamy and irresistibly flavorful, this Vegan Classic Pimento Cheese Dip is the ultimate dairy-free alternative to a beloved Southern classic. Made with nutrient-rich raw cashews, smoky roasted red peppers, and vibrant seasonings like smoked paprika and cayenne, this plant-based recipe captures the tangy, cheesy essence of traditional pimento cheese. Diced pimento peppers and fresh chives add pops of color and texture, making this dip perfect for entertaining, snacking, or upgrading your favorite sandwich. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this crowd-pleaser is simple to whip up and even easier to enjoy. Pair it with crackers, fresh veggies, or chips for a guilt-free treat that’s packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Vegan appetizer recipes, dairy-free pimento cheese, and plant-based dips never tasted this good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 cup Roasted red peppers
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Pimento peppers, diced
- 2 tablespoons Chives, finely chopped
Instructions
Begin by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for 15-20 minutes, then drain and set aside.
In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, roasted red peppers, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, sea salt, ground black pepper, and water.
Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the blender or add additional water, one tablespoon at a time, to achieve the desired consistency.
Transfer the blended mixture to a mixing bowl and fold in the diced pimento peppers and chopped chives using a spatula.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.
Chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve with crackers, vegetable sticks, or as a sandwich spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.8 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1510 mg | 32% | |
*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.
