Dairy Free Walnut Herb Dip

By California Walnuts
Total Time
15 Mins
Serves
8
Serving Size
1/4 Cup
Course
Appetizers

DESCRIPTION

This fluffy dip gets its great flavor from shallots and fresh herbs. It’s great for entertaining as it may be prepared several days ahead. Serve with veggies or crackers.

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
15 Mins
Calories
170
Total Fat
16
Saturated Fat
1.5
Polyunsaturated Fat
11.8
Monounsaturated Fat
2.2
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
290
Carbohydrates
5
Dietary Fiber
2
Total Sugars
<1
Protein
4
Vitamin D
0
Calcium
35
Iron
1
Potassium
160

Ingredients

  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 2 C California walnuts (slightly heaping)
  • 1 C Water
  • 1/3 C Shallots, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 C Italian parsley leaves, lightly packed, divided
  • 3 Tbsp Fresh rosemary or thyme leaves, divided
  • 3 Tbsp Nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp. Sea salt
  • 2 Green onion tops
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste (preferably smoked pepper)

Preparation

  1. Drop garlic into a high-speed blender container with the motor running.
  2. Add walnuts, water, shallots, 2 tablespoons parsley leaves, 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, nutritional yeast, salt and green onion tops. Blend until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  3. Add remaining herbs and pulse to chop. Season with pepper. (May be prepared 3 days ahead and stored tightly covered in the refrigerator.)