This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Jackson’s Honest. The opinions and text are all mine.
Vegan French Onion Dip with Dill {Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly} is a healthy, whole food version of the classic appetizer/snack recipe perfect to take and share at any of your summer gatherings.
Who’s excited that it is Memorial Day weekend? Do you have big plans or just relaxing at home? The hubs is working (like always) so there will be no beach or lake for us this holiday weekend. That’s okay though, we will try to make the best of it and fire up the grill over at my parent’s house.
The boys have been on a french onion dip and chips kick recently so I decided to try to make a healthier, whole foods version for them. I came up this Vegan French Onion Dip that is also gluten free and paleo friendly. I am pairing my vegan french onion dip with a much healthier chip too, Jackson’s Honest Purple Heirloom Potato Chips!
What I love about these purple beauties is that they are made with only 3 ingredients: Non-GMO Project Verified domestic potatoes, organic coconut oil and sea salt! Really…that’s it! And another added bonus is that the purple heirloom potatoes have four times the antioxidants as white potatoes! I can feel so good about serving them to my family!
I decided to keep the ingredients for my Vegan French Onion Dip simple and clean to match theJackson’s Honest Purple Heirloom Potato Chips 🙂
The sweet Vidalia onions getting tender and caramelized in coconut oil – YUM 🙂 Keep that heat low to cook them nice and slow to develop that deep caramel color! Did you know that coconut oil is nature’s most saturated fat? It is actually the most nutritionally stable plant-based oil on earth! AND coconut oil is an ancestral superfood that has been consumed for 4000+ years!!
You might not think that avocado would work in a vegan french onion dip recipe (and I was skeptical at first too), but it really does! The avocado gives the dip a nice creamy consistency without having to use any dairy, keeping this dip vegan.
Dill and lemon keep the dip fresh and bright!
The subtle green color of this vegan french onion dip pairs beautifully with the bright, vibrant purple of the Jackson’s Honest Chips, don’t you think? Not only will this dish be a healthful addition to your Memorial Day celebrations but a yummy and pretty one too 😉
Here is your recipe for Vegan French Onion Dip with Dill {Gluten Free & Paleo Friendly}:
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
- 2 large sweet onions (Vidalia), sliced
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- ¼ cup vegetable broth (as needed)
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 avocado
- Zest and juice of one lemon
- 1 tbsp. fresh dill, minced
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Once hot and oil is melted, add sliced onions and garlic to the pan. Stir to coat the garlic and onions evenly with coconut oil.
- Cook, stirring frequently, for 30-40 minutes or until the onions have caramelized. Add vegetable broth as needed during the cooking process to ensure that the onions don't get too dry.
- Once the onions have caramelized, add salt and pepper and apple cider vinegar to the pan. Stir to combine and cook for a minute or two longer.
- Remove from heat and let onions cool.
- Add onions to the bowl of a food processor.
- Add avocado, lemon juice and zest and dill to food processor.
- Process until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust salt and pepper, if necessary.
- Transfer to an airtight container and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
- Serve chilled with Jackson's Honest Purple Heirloom Potato Chips and additional minced dill as garnish, if desired.
I paired my Vegan French Onion Dip with these Purple Heirloom Potato chips, but Jackson’s Honest has a full line of potato and tortilla chips that are also made with wholesome non-GMO ingredients! Any of which would be yummy with this dip. Learn more about the different Jackson’s Honest products and their mission on their website. Be sure to check out their social media pages: facebook, twitter and instagram for more inspiration and more yummy recipes 🙂
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Jackson’s Honest. The opinions and text are all mine.
Need more healthy snack or appetizer ideas? You might want to check out these recipes too:
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Tropical Cowboy Caviar
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Southwest Black Bean and Corn Salad / Salsa
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Summer Garden Fresh Cantaloupe Salsa
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Cilantro Edamame Hummus {no oil or tahini}
What are your plans this Memorial Day weekend?
This looks absolutely delicious and easy to make! Always looking for new things to try and remain healthy at the same time. Can’t wait to try it!
The pairing with the purple chips looks amazing. great idea! hadn’t heard of chips being fried with coconut oil before. I like that. Will have to check them out.
Wow! I love this recipe and the fact that it is gluten-free and paleo friendly. Thanks for sharing.
That looks like a delicious dip! I love that it is a vegan version so I can make this if I will be having vegan friends over. I would also like to try those purple potato chips. They look delicious too!
The purple heirloom potato chips looks like a fun color to add to any plate. I would try the dip because I love the dill flavor!
Oh this dip looks amazing, I would love to try this recipe! The chips would make a great accompaniment to the dip so I will have to pick those up as well.
Love all the colors on the plate! The dip recipe sounds and looks delicious. Would love to try it.
That looks like a wonderful appetizer! We are just hanging out this weekend enjoying each other’s company and packing for a big move.
The dip looks absolutely amazing. I would really love some of that right now. And it’s perfect on memorial day.
We always have French Onion Dip with our chips and veggie sticks, but this is the first time I’ve seen a vegan version. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
This is such a clever recipe. I love how you created this dip. I would definitely enjoy this. Can’t wait to try it.
That looks really delicious! I use coconut in everything, but I’ve never used it in a recipe like this! Will give it a try!
Love chips and dip! The color of the chips are so interesting and goes well with the dip, this would make a pretty party appy!
I am all for this dip and we love these chips. It would be perfect for entertaining!
Oh, this sounds like a great dip! I have never tried this one before, but I know it would be a big hit with people. It would be a good dish to take to a get together!
What a great dip recipe! I’ve never heard of Jackson Honest chips brand but it looks delicious and I like the fun purple color! It pairs nicely with the dip.
This looks so yummy I want it in my tummy. The only thing I dont like is it looks to purple for me but I am willing to give this a try 🙂
This sounds and looks amazing! I love french onion dip! I have never seen the purple potato chips before. They look delicious!
These Jackson’s Honest Purple Heirloom Potato Chips and the vegan french onion dip sounds great for any gathering. I will have to make this dip for sure. It seems easy to make and looks good. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Made a double batch of this recipe, with an extra avocado and no dill because we aren’t fans of dill. It is so tasty!! Like a guacamole with an extra kick of flavour. This recipe is a keeper!!
AWESOME!! Thanks for letting me know, Kelly 🙂 So glad you liked it!!