Vegan Creamy Herb Cheese Dip
Elevate your appetizer game with this Vegan Creamy Herb Cheese Dip, a luscious plant-based alternative to traditional cheese spreads. Made with raw cashews and blended to perfection, this dip is infused with vibrant flavors from fresh dill, chives, nutritional yeast, and a tangy blend of lemon juice and apple cider vinegar. It’s velvety, dairy-free, and bursting with herbal goodness, ready to pair beautifully with crisp veggies, hearty crackers, or warm slices of bread. Quick to whip up yet sophisticated in taste, this recipe is perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a healthy snack at home. Whether you’re hosting or meal prepping, this creamy vegan dip is a must-try centerpiece for sharing or savoring solo!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for at least 15 minutes to soften, then drain well.
Add the soaked cashews, 0.5 cup of fresh water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt into a high-speed blender or food processor.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. This should take about 2-3 minutes depending on your blender.
Once the mixture is smooth, transfer it to a bowl and gently fold in the chopped dill and chives until well incorporated.
Season the dip with freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting the salt if needed.
Transfer the dip to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together and the dip to thicken slightly.
Serve chilled with your favorite vegetables, crackers, or bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.4 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1213 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.0 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1086 mg | 23% | |
*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.
