Description
Ready in just 5 minutes this vegan chip dip is made from tofu and sliced almonds. No soaking time required, just blend and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 150 g extra firm tofu
- 1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds (52 g)
- 3 tbsp cold water (add more if needed to blend smoothly)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp dehydrated chopped onion* (alternatively, use 1 extra tsp of onion powder)
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley*
*Ingredients you need that are not part of our pantry and freezer tips.
Instructions
- Add everything except the dehydrated onion and chopped parsley to a blender. Blend on high until the dip is smooth, stopping periodically to scrape down your machine. I don’t have a very high end blender and I run my machine in 30 second intervals maybe 4 times until the dip is really smooth. Depending on the moisture in your tofu you may need to add more water 1/2 tbsp at a time if the mixture is too dry to blend smoothly.
- Transfer the dip to a bowl and stir in the dehydrated onion and chopped parsley.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for best results but you can certainly enjoy this dip right away.
- Keeps well in the fridge for 3-5 days in an air-tight container.
Notes
Approximate Cost: $2.65 Canadian using a fresh lemon which costs me $1. If lemon juice from concentrate is used then that would bring my cost down under $2. Comparatively, traditional store-bought chip dips cost $4.50 - $5 for 250 grams. Dairy-free options cost me upwards of $10 for 250 grams.
You can use whole raw cashews (or whole blanched almonds) instead of the sliced almonds. You will just need to soak the whole nuts for 15-20 minutes in boiling water or overnight in cold water in your fridge. Discard the soaking water and then proceed with the recipe. This will make the whole nuts soft enough to blend down smoothly. You may also need a little bit of extra water (maybe 1 tbsp extra) and the recipe will yield closer to 300 grams.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauces & Dips
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American