Mushroom Kale Antioxidant Dip
Mushroom Kale Antioxidant Dip
Ingredients
For the Dip
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes, then drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups kale, stems removed, chopped
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth, or more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 pita chips, for serving, as needed
- 1 vegetable sticks, for serving, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the raw cashews in a heatproof bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 15 minutes, then drain thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and have released their liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Add the diced shallot and minced garlic to the skillet with the mushrooms. Sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant and softened.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the chopped kale to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the kale has wilted and turned bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Transfer the sautéed mushroom and kale mixture to a food processor. Add the drained cashews, nutritional yeast, fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup of vegetable broth, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Process the mixture until it is smooth and creamy. If the dip is too thick, add additional vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Taste the dip and adjust seasonings as necessary. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve the Mushroom Kale Antioxidant Dip warm or at room temperature, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy with pita chips, crackers, or an assortment of fresh vegetable sticks.
⏱️ 1 min
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Mushroom Kale Antioxidant Dip
Ingredients
For the Dip
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes, then drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups kale, stems removed, chopped
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth, or more as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
For Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- 1 pita chips, for serving, as needed
- 1 vegetable sticks, for serving, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the raw cashews in a heatproof bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 15 minutes, then drain thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and have released their liquid, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Add the diced shallot and minced garlic to the skillet with the mushrooms. Sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes, until fragrant and softened.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the chopped kale to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the kale has wilted and turned bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Transfer the sautéed mushroom and kale mixture to a food processor. Add the drained cashews, nutritional yeast, fresh lemon juice, 1/4 cup of vegetable broth, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Process the mixture until it is smooth and creamy. If the dip is too thick, add additional vegetable broth, 1 tablespoon at a time, until your desired consistency is reached. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Taste the dip and adjust seasonings as necessary. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve the Mushroom Kale Antioxidant Dip warm or at room temperature, garnished with fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy with pita chips, crackers, or an assortment of fresh vegetable sticks.
⏱️ 1 min