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Onion and Cauliflower Dip: Creamy, Tangy Perfection – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Onion and Cauliflower Dip: Creamy, Tangy Perfection

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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups (12 fl oz / 355g) chicken stock
  • 1 medium cauliflower head (20 oz / 567g), florets separated
  • 0.5 cup (2.6 oz / 75g) yellow onion, chopped
  • 0.75 cup (6 oz / 170g) cream cheese, softened
  • 0.25 cup (2 oz / 57g) mayonnaise
  • 0.5 tsp (0.04 oz / 1.1g) chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp (0.04 oz / 1.1g) cumin, ground
  • 0.5 tsp (0.05 oz / 1.5g) garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp (0.05 oz / 1.4g) salt
  • 0.25 tsp (0.02 oz / 0.5g) black pepper
  • Control the Liquid: Depending on the exact size of your cauliflower head, you might have excess broth after the 30-minute simmering mark. If the mixture looks too watery before you blend it, carefully ladle out a few tablespoons of the stock. This ensures your dip stays thick, rich, and creamy rather than runny.
  • Intensify the Flavor: For a deeper, more robust flavor profile, try lightly sauteing the chopped yellow onions in a tiny bit of butter or olive oil until they are translucent before adding the chicken stock and cauliflower. This caramelization adds a beautiful underlying sweetness.

Method
 

  1. Fill a pot with the 1. 5 cups (12 fl oz / 355g) of chicken stock, add the separated cauliflower florets (20 oz / 567g) and chopped yellow onion (2. 6 oz / 75g), heat up over medium heat, and cook for 30 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
  2. Add the 0. 5 tsp. (1. 1g / 0.04 oz) chili powder, 0. 25 tsp. (1. 4g / 0.14 oz) salt, 0. 25 tsp. (0. 5g / 0.18 oz) black pepper, 0. 5 tsp. (1. 1g / 0.04 oz) cumin, and 0. 5 tsp. (1. 5g / 0.18 oz) garlic powder to the pot and stir well to distribute the spices.
  3. Mix in the 0. 75 cup (6 oz / 170g) of cream cheese and stir continuously until it melts completely into the hot mixture.
  4. Blend the mixture carefully using an immersion blender until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency, then gently fold in the 0. 25 cup (2 oz / 57g) of mayonnaise.
  5. Chill the dip in the refrigerator for exactly 2 hours before you serve it to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Enjoy!
  7. Let It Rest: While the recipe calls for a 2-hour chill, making this dip a full 24 hours in advance is a game-changer. Giving it an overnight stay in the fridge allows the chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder to fully permeate the cream cheese base, resulting in a much more balanced and pronounced taste.
  8. Garnish Like a Chef: People eat with their eyes first!
  9. Before serving, elevate the visual appeal and add fresh texture by topping the chilled dip with freshly chopped chives, a light dusting of smoked paprika, or even some crispy, crumbled bacon bits.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcalProtein: 1.23gFat: 3.31g

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