Vegan Blue Cheese Dip is a flavorful, low-point, rich dip recipe. We will create this yummy dip with white miso paste, mayonnaise, and firm tofu. The dip has fewer calories and less saturated fat than typical blue cheese dip due to its plant-based ingredients. Vegan Blue Cheese Dip is a tasty and hearty choice for anyone hunting for a vegan-friendly dip. Its robust flavor, fluffy texture, and versatility make it a great addition to any food. This dip will appeal to any person, whether they are vegan or simply seeking a healthier option. You can serve this dip with different sorts of food items such as bread, salads, veggie sticks, etc.
Let’s make this dip with the simple steps (listed below).
STATS
- Course: Dips and sauces
- Cuisine: American, Canadian
- Diet: Vegan, Dairy-free, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
- Total Time: Six minutes
- Preparation Time: Six minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking is required
- Method: Stir
EQUIPMENT
- One spoon
- 1 mixing bowl
- Small container (to preserve the dip)
INGREDIENTS
- Vegan mayonnaise 1 cup
- Apple cider vinegar 1 & 1/2 tbsp
- Vegan-friendly white miso paste 1 tbsp
- Half a tsp of onion powder
- One-fourth tsp of dill
- One-fourth block of firm tofu, approx. 85 grams
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR ALTERNATIVES
Mayonnaise:
- I utilized vegan-friendly mayo to make this dip. You can also prepare the base of the dip by using different items such as white-beans, cashews, pumpkin seeds, or light vegan cream cheese.
Vinegar:
- Try this dip with a variety of vinegars (balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar).
Miso paste:
- We will incorporate a small amount of paste into the dip. After that, adjust the paste amount after tasting.
Lemon juice:
- Utilize only fresh lemon juice instead of ready-made juice.
Tofu:
- Incorporate firm and good-quality tofu.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add mayonnaise, dill, onion powder, apple cider vinegar, and white miso paste to a bowl.
- Then, combine all items with a spoon.
- Next, break the tofu block into small pieces with your hands.
- Then, add this tofu to the mayo and miso paste mixture.
- After that, stir again to incorporate all items.
- The instant and flavorful Blue Cheese Dip is ready.
- Place the prepared dip in a small container and enjoy.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve the creamy dip with vegan crispy fried cauliflower bites or tofu nuggets.
- Pour this blue cheese dip over the vegan salads.
- You can also utilize this cheese dip as a salad dressing.
- Apply this flavorful dip as a topping for burgers and sandwiches.
- Enjoy it with loaded baked potato wedges, crackers, or fries.
- Soft pretzel bites, onion rings, or naan bread pair well with this dip.
TIPS
- Opt for good-quality cider vinegar and flavorful white miso paste.
- We will add a dash of miso paste and vinegar to the dip. Both items give a sharp taste.
- Press the tofu with any heavy object before making the blue dip.
- Try this tasty dip with any sort of vinegar.
- Choose a high-quality vegan mayonnaise brand.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Store leftover blue cheese dip in a covered bowl and refrigerate it for 5 to 7 days.
Freezer:
- Preserve this cheese dip in a sealed container and freeze it for thirty to fifty days. The taste of the blue cheese dip will be lightly altered after defrosting. But we will stir it well before consuming.
FAQs
What kind of tofu works best for creating the texture of crumbled cheese?
- It is best to use extra-firm or super-firm tofu because it does not contain too much water and keeps its structure when crumbled. We will press the tofu to extract liquid before making the dip.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Serving size 1 serving
Total quantity: 8 servings, around 1 cup
Total Calories 196 kcal
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Carbohydrates 3 g
Protein 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Total Fat 19 g
Iron 1 mg
Sodium 240 mg
