Gluten-free · 10 min
Broccoli Florets with Vegan Cashew "Caesar" Dip
- 10 min
- 2–6 servings
- 279 kcal / serving
Creamy vegan cashew dip pairs with crisp broccoli florets, offering a light, tangy bite with a creamy texture. It comes together quickly for a simple weeknight snack or light part of a meal.
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Ingredients
- ½ (18 oz) bagbroccoli florets
- ½ tbspcapers
- ½ cupcashews, roasted unsalted
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1lemon
- ⅛ cupnutritional yeast flakes
- lemons
From the pantry: black pepper, Dijon mustard, salt, soy sauce
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · cutting board · hand or regular blender · measuring cups · measuring spoons · silicone spatula
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Produce
- ½ (18 oz) bagbroccoli florets
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1lemon
- lemons
Pantry & dry goods
- ½ cupcashews, roasted unsalted
Sauces, oils & condiments
- ½ tbspcapers
Spices & baking
- ⅛ cupnutritional yeast flakes
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| broccoli florets | ½ (18 oz) bag | 1 (18 oz) bag | 1 ½ (18 oz) bags |
| capers | ½ tbsp | 1 tbsp | 1 ½ tbsp |
| cashews, roasted unsalted | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| lemon | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| nutritional yeast flakes | ⅛ cup | ¼ cup | ⅓ cup |
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Directions
- Rinse the broccoli florets and pat them dry. Juice one lemon into the blender and set the other lemon aside for serving.
- Peel garlic and add it to the blender along with cashews, nutritional yeast, capers, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Blend on high until everything smooths out; if the mixture is too thick, thin it with small amounts of liquid until you reach a dip-like consistency.
- Divide the broccoli florets between two plates and place the prepared dip on the side for dipping.
- Slice the second lemon into wedges to offer alongside for extra brightness.
- Taste the dip and adjust seasoning with a pinch more salt or pepper if needed.
- If not serving immediately, cover the dip and refrigerate; the broccoli can be kept at room temperature for a short time or chilled as desired.
Two tips
- Make ahead: refrigerate the dip up to 1 day; portion with the broccoli for a quick plate later.
- Serving idea: brighten the plate with lemon wedges and a light dusting of pepper, or dip with extra carrot sticks from the pantry.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 279 kcal
- Protein
- 13 g
- Carbs
- 25 g
- Fat
- 17 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 51 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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