Vegan Garlic Dipping Sauce
Elevate your snacking and mealtime with this creamy and flavorful Vegan Garlic Dipping Sauce, a wholesome twist on traditional dips that's packed with punchy garlic and zesty lemon for an irresistible savory kick. Made with soaked raw cashews as the base, this dairy-free sauce boasts a velvety texture complemented by the umami of nutritional yeast and a touch of olive oil for richness. Ready in just 10 minutes (plus chilling time), it's perfect as a dip for crunchy veggies, baked chips, or drizzled over salads as a dressing. Whether you're hosting guests or prepping for a casual meal, this gluten-free, plant-based dipping sauce is sure to add bold flavor to any dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Water
- 3 large Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes, then drain and rinse well.
In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked and drained cashews, water, peeled garlic cloves, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy. This may take about 2-3 minutes depending on the power of your blender.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt, lemon juice, or pepper to taste.
Transfer the garlic dipping sauce to a serving bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to thicken and develop the flavors.
Serve the vegan garlic dipping sauce with your favorite veggies, chips, or use as a dressing for salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
935 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.3 g | 99% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 958 mg | 20% | |
*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.
