High Protein Caramelized Onion Dip
Dive into the festive spirit with our irresistible High Protein Caramelized Onion Dip! This creamy, dairy-free delight combines sweet, slow-cooked onions with a protein-packed base, making it the ultimate party pleaser. Perfect for dipping veggies or spreading on your favorite crackers, this dip will have everyone coming back for more!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- garlic
- lemon
- onions, caramelized
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- Icelandic Provisions oat milk skyr
📦Other(2)
- cashews
- chives
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by caramelizing your onions.
- 2
In the meantime, whip up your dip base with Icelandic Provisions oat milk skyr, cashews, lemon, and garlic.
- 3
Stir in your caramelized onions and chives.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Caramelize onions at 275-300°F for 45-60 minutes instead of high heat because the Maillard reaction occurs optimally at lower temperatures, preventing burning while developing complex flavors.technique275-300°F for 45-60 minutes
- ✓Soak raw cashews in hot water for 15 minutes before blending to achieve a silky dip texture, as this softens the nuts and allows for 90% smoother emulsification.ingredient15 minutes hot water soak
- ✓Add lemon juice after blending the cashew-skyr base because acid can cause proteins in skyr to curdle if added too early in the mixing process.timing
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of skyr to soaked cashews to maintain high protein content while achieving creamy consistency without overwhelming the tangy skyr flavor.ingredient3:1 skyr to cashew ratio
- ✓Let the finished dip rest in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours before serving so flavors meld and the mixture thickens as the skyr proteins set at cold temperatures.timing2-4 hours refrigeration
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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High Protein Caramelized Onion Dip
Dive into the festive spirit with our irresistible High Protein Caramelized Onion Dip! This creamy, dairy-free delight combines sweet, slow-cooked onions with a protein-packed base, making it the ultimate party pleaser. Perfect for dipping veggies or spreading on your favorite crackers, this dip will have everyone coming back for more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- garlic
- lemon
- onions, caramelized
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- Icelandic Provisions oat milk skyr
📦Other(2)
- cashews
- chives
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Start by caramelizing your onions.
- 2
In the meantime, whip up your dip base with Icelandic Provisions oat milk skyr, cashews, lemon, and garlic.
- 3
Stir in your caramelized onions and chives.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Caramelize onions at 275-300°F for 45-60 minutes instead of high heat because the Maillard reaction occurs optimally at lower temperatures, preventing burning while developing complex flavors.technique275-300°F for 45-60 minutes
- ✓Soak raw cashews in hot water for 15 minutes before blending to achieve a silky dip texture, as this softens the nuts and allows for 90% smoother emulsification.ingredient15 minutes hot water soak
- ✓Add lemon juice after blending the cashew-skyr base because acid can cause proteins in skyr to curdle if added too early in the mixing process.timing
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of skyr to soaked cashews to maintain high protein content while achieving creamy consistency without overwhelming the tangy skyr flavor.ingredient3:1 skyr to cashew ratio
- ✓Let the finished dip rest in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours before serving so flavors meld and the mixture thickens as the skyr proteins set at cold temperatures.timing2-4 hours refrigeration