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Balsamic, Fig & Caramelized Onion Dip

May 21, 2019 by Dallas Leave a Comment

fig, balsamic, and onion dip

Well hi there kids! I am back from a wonderful reflective pause in the blogging world, and I am so excited to be back! I have so many things to share with you, starting with today’s recipe. This balsamic, fig, and caramelized onion dip is my new jam – and by jam I mean dip. And by dip I mean crush. And by crush I mean I crush the hell out of this delicious dip!! Okay, for real time…

fig, balsamic, and onion dip

May in the northern hemisphere is an absolute hive of activity. Life bursts forth in the form of flowers and babies, and we take time to honour the ones who give rise to it all – our incredible mothers. So much life means many celebrations – baby showers, birthday parties, and Mother’s Day brunch.

fig, balsamic, and onion dip

This balsamic, fig, and caramelized onion dip is my new favourite recipe to accompany me to the many events of May. It is so quick and easy to prepare, yet it looks so elegant when paired with some fresh fruit and crackers on a platter. And… it is absolutely bomb-ass tasty. Win win, si?

fig, balsamic, and onion dip

This saucy little number also makes an amazing sandwich spread and pizza topper. Thin it out a little and it instantly becomes an incredible salad dressing.

When making the dip, soak the figs alongside the cashews in a bowl of hot water. This softens them and makes them easier to blend. Also, give the rosemary and thyme a good rub between your palms before adding them to the blender. This releases the aroma and flavour of the herbs.

dip on cracker with grape

Alright folks, that’s all you’re going to hear from me today, cause I want to get back to enjoying the beautiful sights, sounds, and smells of May… and finger lick after finger lick of this dayyy-lish-us dip!!

fig, balsamic, and onion dip
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Balsamic, Fig & Caramelized Onion Dip

Quick, easy, and soo so tasty, this balsamic, fig, and onion dip goes amazingly on everthing from fruit and veg to crackers and pizza!

Course Dip
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean, vegan
Keyword balsamic, caramelized, charcuterie, chips, crackers, dip, easy, fig, fruit, gluten-free, onions, picnic, potluck, quick, sauce, snack, spread, spring, summer, vegetables
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
cashew soak 20 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 555 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashews soaked in a bowl of hot water for 20 minutes
  • 4 large dried figs soaked in hot water for 20 minutes
  • ½ onion sliced
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup filtered water
  • 1 tsp thyme rubbed
  • 1 tsp rosemary rubbed
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Soak the cashews and figs together in a bowl of hot water for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, heat a small skillet to medium heat, then add 1 tbsp of coconut oil and the sliced onion. Add a pinch of salt and stir to incorporate.
  3. Cook the onion, stirring frequently, until it becomes soft and translucent.
  4. Now add the second tbsp of coconut oil and the coconut sugar to the pan, and stir until the sugar has dissolved. If it does not fully dissolve, add one more tbsp of coconut oil.

  5. Cook for two more minutes, then use a spatula to scrape the entire contents of the pan into a small blender.

  6. Rinse the soaked cashews and figs, then add them to the blender.

  7. Now add the water, vinegar, rubbed thyme and rosemary, salt, and pepper, and blend until you have a smooth, creamy dip. Can be eaten immediately or refrigerated for several hours to cool and thicken.

  8. Leftovers keep for up to one week in a sealed glass or stainless container in the fridge, or three months in the freezer.

Recipe Notes

As always, nutritional information is a rough estimate. For a full explanation of nutritional analysis, please read our Disclaimer.

Nutrition Facts
Balsamic, Fig & Caramelized Onion Dip
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 555 Calories from Fat 378
% Daily Value*
Fat 42g65%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Sodium 319mg14%
Potassium 575mg16%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin C 2.6mg3%
Calcium 64mg6%
Iron 4.8mg27%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

If you made this recipe, I would be so honoured if you could rate it, share it, and leave a comment. Also, don’t forget to take a photo, tag @thedeliciousmanifest on Instagram, and hashtag it #thedeliciousmanifest. Thank you so much!

Looking for more easy, delicious dip ideas? Check out my Spicy Red Pepper Hummus, Mint Cashew Cream, and 5-Minute Herbed Vegan Ricotta. All are loaded with healthy fats and plant protein, and are sure to get your taste buds groovin’!

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Dips, Dressings & Sauces, Gluten-Free Tagged With: balsamic, caramelized, chips, crackers, dip, easy, fig, fruit, gluten-free, Italian, kids, onion, picnic, potluck, quick, sauce, snack, spread, spring, summer, vegetables

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