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Easy Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Dip Recipe

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Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Dip

The first words out of my husband’s mouth after trying this dip – “It tastes like the real thing!” If you’re a big buffalo sauce fan like me, then this dip definitely won’t disappoint. It’s vegan, gluten free, healthy, and clearly tastes very similar to its traditional counterpart of buffalo chicken dip. Not to mention, it’s super easy to make and can be made in just 20 minutes. This is the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or delicious snack! Don’t wait on this one, go out and make it today!

Meal Prep Friendly

You can make this on the weekend and then eat it as a snack all week long! If you’re planning on this, store the dip in an air tight container in the fridge when not consuming. This dip also tastes good cold but I definitely prefer it warmed up, so feel free to pop it in the microwave if you’re taking it as a snack.

Buffalo Sauce

Many buffalo sauces typically contain butter, making them not dairy free. However, there are some brands out there that don’t contain butter. My particular favorite is the Primal Kitchen brand, because overall, it’s cleaner than the usual buffalo sauce. Whenever I need to use buffalo sauce, it’s always Primal Kitchen. However, Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Wings Sauce is also dairy free.

What Equipment Do I Need?

  • High Speed Blender or Food Processor – If you don’t have one that is high speed, soak the cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes before using.
  • Oven-Safe Baking Dish
  • Can Opener
  • Mixing Bowl & Wooden Spatula or Spoon

Ingredients

  • Whole Raw Cashews
  • Gluten Free Extra Firm Tofu
  • Lemon Juice
  • Minced Garlic
  • Onion Powder
  • Gluten Free White Miso Paste
  • Dried Dill Weed
  • Dairy Free Buffalo Sauce – I used the Primal Kitchen brand.
  • Canned Chickpeas

Substitutions

  • Minced Garlic – You can always use garlic cloves or garlic powder instead.
  • Gluten Free White Miso Paste – If you can’t find gluten free miso paste, a milder dijon mustard will do in a pinch, but I would definitely recommend the miso for this recipe.
  • Chickpeas – If you’d prefer, you can use white beans instead.
  • Dried Dill Weed – Fresh dill is okay too.

Recipe

Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Dip

This is a much healthier and vegan twist on the traditional buffalo chicken dip! You won’t even miss the chicken or dairy from the way this appetizer is traditionally made. This dip is super flavorful and packed with healthier foods – tofu, cashews, and chickpeas.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole raw cashews
  • 1/2 block gluten free extra firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp gluten free white miso paste
  • 1 tsp dried dillweed
  • 2/3 cup dairy free buffalo sauce ( I used the Primal Kitchen brand)
  • 1 1/4 cup canned chickpeas

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425℉
  • Combine the cashews, tofu, lemon juice, minced garlic, onion powder, miso paste, dill weed, and buffalo sauce in a high speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. *See Note
  • Spoon out the mix from the blender or food processor and into a mixing bowl.
  • Rinse and drain the chickpeas from the can, then add them to the mix. Mix well.
  • Transfer the dip to an oven safe baking dish and bake in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes or until the dip has slightly browned on top.
  • Serve warm and with your choice of side – tortilla chips, celery or carrot sticks, or gluten free pita bread wedges.

Notes

*If you don’t have a high speed blender or food processor, you may want to soak the cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes before using.
Keyword appetizer, buffalo dip, dairy free, easy, game day snacks, gluten free, healthy apps, quick, vegan

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