Tangy Macadamia Sour Cream Herb Dip
(from zuzu’s recipe box)
Source: http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=4614&catId=11
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Appetizer
Ingredients
- For the sour cream:
- 3/4 cup vegan creamer
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup macadamia nuts
- 3/4 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons white miso
- 2 teaspoons brown rice syrup
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- For the dip:
- 1 teaspoon dried dill (or basil or oregano)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons brown rice syrup
- 2 carrots, cut into sticks, for serving
- 4 celery ribs, cut into sticks, for serving
Directions
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For the sour cream, in a small bowl, combine creamer and apple cider vinegar and let rest 5 minutes.
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In a high-powered blender or food processor, add creamer mixture, macadamias, cashews, garlic powder, salt, miso, and brown rice syrup and blend until smooth. If using a high-powered blender, blend about 30 seconds, for a food processor, about 3 minutes.
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In a large bowl, place mixture, cover, and let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to develop flavors and allow mixture to thicken.
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For the dip, in a large mixing bowl, place sour cream and stir in dill, pepper, onion, lemon juice, and brown rice syrup. Serve with crudités.