Vegan French Onion Dip Recipe (2024)

This creamy vegan French onion dip is fantastic served with chips, crackers, baked potatoes, or even toasted crostini. Caramelized onions add loads of flavor to this onion dip, making every bite worthy of another! That’s why it’s a go-to game day dip!

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I love serving dips for watching my favorite sporting events, like Wimbledon or Super Bowl parties! It makes it so easy for my guests to fill up their plates and go watch the game! Making the perfect dip is important, especially for vegan onion dip. Because you want to dip your potato chips in the best dip ever!

How to Make Vegan French Onion Dip

You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.

1. Cook the onions over medium heat until golden brown and caramelized.
2. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate.
3. Add the remaining ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine.
4. Set aside a few tablespoons of the cooked onions. Stir the rest of the onions into the dip.
5. Alternative option: Add ingredients to a food processor and pulse for a smoother texture.
6. Taste and season with extra salt, pepper, and herbs.
7. Garnish with reserved onions and herbs. Serve with potato chips, baked potatoes, and more!

Did you know: You can quicken the onion caramelization process by adding a pinch of baking soda as the onion cooks. That’s because baking soda is a browning agent. Learn more about using baking soda in vegan cooking!

Onion Dip Key Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe, including substitution ideas:

• Vegetable oil — I use extra virgin olive oil. You can learn more about it and answer any questions, like is extra virgin olive oil vegan! If you need a substitute, you can use your favorite neutral vegetable oil, like avocado oil.
• Onions — You’ll need 2 to 3 medium onions, peeled and diced.
• Garlic — We’ll be using 2 to 3 cloves of garlic. You can substitute a teaspoon of garlic powder.
• Sour cream — You can use storebought vegan sour cream or use this cashew cream made from raw cashews. Or use a go-to favorite, silken tofu. You can find silken tofu in the produce section of many national grocery stores. I like to combine silken tofu with lemon juice to give it more tang.
• Mayo — Let’s make it extra creamy with a bit of vegan mayo.
• Seasonings — I season mine withvegan worcestershire sauce, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dehydrated onions. You can substitute soy sauce if you don’t have any vegan Worcestershire on hand.
• Herbs — Use fresh chives and thyme if you have them handy, otherwise, see the recipe card for substituting dried herbs.

For even more onion flavor, add a teaspoon or two of onion powder!

Frequently-Asked Questions

Serving Suggestions

Serve up your delectable vegan French onion dip in style! Here are some creative serving ideas to elevate your snacking experience:

1. Classic Chips and Veggies: Pair your dip with a variety of crispy potato chips, Air-Fried tortilla chips, and colorful vegetable sticks like carrot, celery, and bell pepper for a crowd-pleasing platter.
2. Bread Bowl Delight: Hollow out a fresh bread bowl and fill it with your dip. Tear the excess bread into chunks for dipping, and watch your guests enjoy this rustic twist.
3. Pita Pocket Perfection: Warm up some whole wheat pita bread and cut it into bite-sized triangles. They make the perfect dippers for your creamy dip.
4. Crispy Pretzel Bites: Mini pretzel bites add a delightful crunch and a touch of saltiness to your dip. They’re a hit at parties!
5. Fresh Herb Garnish: Sprinkle some chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley on top for a burst of color and flavor.
6. Vegan Cheese Platter: Create a vegan cheese and dip platter with a selection of dairy-free cheeses, fruits, and your French onion dip for a more elegant presentation.
7. Baked Potato Topping: Use this dip as a rich and savory topping for baked potatoes. It adds an extra layer of flavor to a classic favorite. You can also use drizzle it over some Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes.

Feel free to mix and match these suggestions to suit your needs. Whatever you do, feel free to make your vegan French onion dip the star of any gathering. Happy dipping!

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