Creamy, savory dips aren’t exactly what we would expect to be nutritious. But these five plant-based dips offer up flavor and texture that’s so rich you’d never guess that they’re vegan. As more of us try to cut back on meat or eliminate it from our diet altogether, we look to non-meat ingredients to get our protein. To keep things fresh, fun and easy, here’s a rundown of some popular dips to add to your party treats.
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- Almond-based
- Gluten free, dairy free, vegan
- 90 calories, 9 grams fat, 0.5 grams saturated fat, 130 milligrams sodium, 1.5 grams carbs, 0 grams sugar, 2 grams protein
- Ingredients include: almonds, grapeseed oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, garlic, spices, sea salt
- Almond-based
- Gluten free, dairy free, vegan
- 60 calories, 6 grams fat, 3.5 grams saturated fat, 100 milligrams sodium, 2 grams carbs, 0 grams sugar, 1 gram protein
- Ingredients include: almond milk, coconut oil, red peppers, tomatoes, jalapenos
- Cauliflower-based
- Gluten free, dairy free, vegan
- 75 calories, 7 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 174 milligrams sodium, 2 grams carbs, 1 gram sugar, 1 gram protein
- Ingredients include: cauliflower florets, olive oil, tahini, chipotle sauce
- Cashew-based
- Gluten free, dairy free, vegan
- 60 calories, 4.5 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 140 milligrams sodium, 3 grams carbs, 1 gram sugar, 2 grams protein
- Ingredients include: cashew nuts, jalapenos, tomatoes, non-GMO sunflower oil, non-GMO nutritional yeast
- Cashew-based
- Gluten free, dairy free, vegan
- 60 calories, 4.5 grams fat, 1 gram saturated fat, 140 milligrams sodium, 3 grams carbs, 1 gram sugar, 2 grams protein
- Ingredients include: cashews, jalapenos, vinegar, lemon juice, tomatoes, sea salt, carrots, nutritional yeast, gluten-free oats, shiitake mushroom powder
Dipper ideas: Vegetable sticks, broccoli and cauliflower florets, toasted baguette slices, bagel chips, pretzels, wheat thins, tortilla chips, bread cubes, pita bread, roasted potatoes, and vegan sausages.
Editor’s note: Registered Dietitian Molly Kimball offers brand-name products as a consumer guide; she does not solicit product samples nor is she paid to recommend items. A version of this article originally appeared on WGNO’s “FUELED Wellness + Nutrition.
