Dairy-Free Onion Dip - Cooking Like Kate

dairy free onion dip served in a gray and white dish surrounded by crackers onions and parsley

Equipment

Ingredients

2 large yellow onions diced
2 shallots diced
1-2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup unsweetened dairy-free sour cream or plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt
1/4 dairy-free mayo
2-3 tbsp beef broth 1/2 teaspoon beef bouillon mixed with 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
small pinch of dried thyme optional

Instructions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium to medium-low heat.
1-2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
Add the onions, salt, and pepper. Cook slowly for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring often, until deeply golden and caramelized.
2 large yellow onions, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
Let the onions cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
In a bowl, mix the dairy-free sour cream, dairy-free mayo, beef broth or prepared bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire, and thyme if using.
1/2 cup unsweetened dairy-free sour cream or plain unsweetened dairy-free yogurt, 1/4 dairy-free mayo, 2-3 tbsp beef broth, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, small pinch of dried thyme
Stir in the cooled onions.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavor can come together.

Video

@cookinglikekate My doctor recently suggested I try cutting dairy from my diet as an experiment to see if it might help with some of the issues I’ve been having. Since then, I’ve made it my mission to find good replacements because, like a lot of people, dairy made up a big part of what I ate. I’ve been focusing on creating recipes that don’t just replace dairy, but are so delicious you don’t even miss it. That’s exactly what this dairy free onion dip is for me. It’s the kind of recipe that makes me genuinely crave the dairy-free version. #dairyfree #appetizers #partysnacks #healthysnacks ♬ som original - Gym Focused

Notes

Use yellow onions for the best balance of sweetness and savory flavor.
Caramelize the onions low and slow for the deepest flavor and best texture.
Start with less broth or bouillon mixture, then add more if needed to keep the dip thick and creamy.
Let the onions cool before mixing them into the base so the dip stays smooth and not runny.
For the best flavor, chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and stir before serving again.

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