Whether you're throwing your own bash or attending someone else's, here are five easy vegan dip recipes to start the celebration off with a "Yum!"
Hummus
1 (15oz) can garbanzo beans
1/4 c water or garbanzo liquid
1 clove garlic
1 t lemon juice
1 t salt
1 t black pepper
Rinse and drain garbanzo beans, keeping the juice if you wish to use it. Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
Black Bean Dip
1 (15oz) can black beans
1 clove garlic
1 small onion
1 c prepared salsa
1/3 c fresh cilantro
olive oil
salt
Rinse and drain black beans. Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse to desired consistency, adding olive oil as needed for moisture. Salt to taste.
Guacamole
2 ripe avocados
2 cloves garlic
juice of one lime
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 cup prepared salsa (optional)
salt and pepper
Peel and remove seeds from avocados. Finely chop garlic, or use a garlic press. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mash with a fork. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix and enjoy.
Salsa
2-3 medium tomatoes, cubed into small pieces
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 small jalapeno pepper, diced fine
1 clove garlic
juice of 1 lime
1/2 t cumin
dash chili powder
salt and pepper
Combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro and pepper. Chop garlic fine or use a garlic press. Add to tomato mixture with lime juice, cumin and chili powder. Toss together. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Spinach Dip
1 pint vegan sour cream
2 c vegan mayonnaise
1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
3 cloves pressed garlic
1 packet onion soup mix
salt and pepper
Mix together vegan sour cream, mayonnaise, spinach, garlic and soup mix. Add salt and pepper to taste.
These dips can be served with tortilla chips, or you can be a little more adventurous. Slice up carrots, celery, cucumbers and red, green or yellow peppers for dipping, and add a little color to the festivities. Happy munching!
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