Creamy Vegan Lemon Artichoke Dip – Whole Food, Oil-Free & Gluten-Free

Looking for a creamy, tangy, and irresistible dip that’s 100% plant-based and made with only whole, plant-based ingredients? This Healthy Vegan Artichoke Dip with Cashews & Lemon – No Oil, No Salt, No Sugar needed is the perfect healthy appetizer or snack. Made with creamy cashews, zesty lemons, and tender artichoke hearts, this dip is vegan and gluten-free. Whether you’re prepping for a party, craving a savory spread for sandwiches, or looking for a crowd-pleasing dish with wholesome ingredients, this dip delivers big flavor without compromising your health goals. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make in just minutes using a blender or food processor!

If you really love a cool, creamy, flavorful artichoke dip, then you’ll really fall in love with this super simple, completely plant-based lemony artichoke dip! With the simple ingredients of canned artichoke hearts, cashews, chives, jalapeno, garlic, and lemons, this healthy vegan artichoke dip really shines. I love to serve it with whole grain crackers, pita triangles, and fresh veggies as a go-to dip. It’s also fabulous slathered over your veggie-burger or sandwich and served with falafels, vegan meatballs, and lentil patties. The bright flavors of lemon, chives, and artichokes give this dip a lively spirit—sure to elevate any appetizer or meal. This 7-ingredient classic dip can be whipped up in just 20 minutes! Keep canned artichoke hearts and raw cashews in your pantry at all times to create this easy recipe in no time. Try serving it hot for an alternative with baguette, tortilla chips, and veggies.

This recipe is inspired by my garden in Ojai, where I grow lemons, chives, chili peppers, and even artichokes!

Description

This creamy vegan lemon artichoke dip is oil-free, gluten-free, and made with whole ingredients like cashews and lemon. Easy, healthy, and delicious!

1 cup raw cashews
Boiling water
1/4 cup plant-based milk, plain, unsweetened
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
Pinch white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 garlic clove, peeled, minced
1 lemon, juice and zest
1 (14-ounce) can or jar of artichoke hearts, packed in water, rinsed, drained, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
½ small jalapeno, finely diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (may use dried)

Place raw cashews in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 15 minutes to soften. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
While cashews are soaking, place plant-based milk, nutritional yeast, white pepper, salt (optional), garlic clove, and lemon juice (reserve lemon zest for step 3) in the container of a small blender or food processor. Add the soaked, drained cashews to the blender. Process until smooth and creamy (about 3 minutes). Should make a thick texture (similar to whipped cream cheese). May need to pause and scrape down sides as needed. Transfer the mixture to a small mixing bowl (about 3 cups capacity).
Add lemon zest, chopped artichoke hearts, and diced jalapeno to the mixing bowl and stir well to incorporate.
Transfer to a serving dish (about 2 1/2 cups capacity). Makes 8 servings (about 1/4 cup each). Serve as a dip with whole grain crackers and fresh vegetables; as a spread with toast, sandwich, or pita, or as a condiment with vegan meatballs, veggie burgers, or veggie patties. Try serving it hot for an alternative by heating this dip in the microwave, a small pot over the stove, or an oven-proof baking dish in the oven. Stores well covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Notes

I love to serve and store this dip in my Weck Tulip Jars. Find them here.

Try serving it hot for an alternative by heating this dip in the microwave, a small pot over the stove, or an oven-proof baking dish in the oven.

Try growing chives in your garden! They are very easy to grow, and will return year after year if you live in a mild climate. In the summer, they have lovely purple blossoms, featured in my photo shoot above. Get my Free Gardening Toolkit here.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dip
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 105
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 54 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g

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Creamy Vegan Lemon Artichoke Dip – Whole Food, Oil-Free & Gluten-Free