This creamy Basil Dip is totally versatile. You can serve it as a dip with potato wedges, tortilla chips, raw veggies; drizzle it over buddha/bliss bowls, or use it as a salad dressing.
Basil is one of my triggers. As soon as I see a meal (or drink) with basil on a menu, I’m all over it.
So when I bought a smaller blender especially for the purpose of making sauces (I don’t want to make huge quantities each time, so I bought a blender with a smaller container and I’m loving it!), I knew I had to make a creamy, super versatile basil dip.
It’s so good served with potato wedges or tortilla chips, drizzled over a salad or bliss/buddha bowls; honestly, I would drink it straight up. It’s so smooth, silky, flavorful, everything my basil-loving-heart desired!
I made potato wedges seasoned with za’atar and it was such a good combo! Only good things happen if you use your favorite seasoning (za’atar) and your favorite herb (basil). Well, at least MY favorite seasoning and herb. Hahah!
How to make a Basil Dip
The ingredients
You will need:
- cashews (soaked in water overnight)
- fresh basil
- lemon juice
- maple syrup
- salt
- water
The basic steps
Step 1: Add all the ingredients in your blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth. Tada!! I recommend letting the dip chill in the fridge for about an hour.
Serve the dip with…
- Oven-Baked Potato Wedges with Za’atar
- Homemade Crinkle Cut Fries
- Oven-Baked Potato Slices
- Veggie Pakora
- you can even use it instead of mayo in a pasta salad
I hope you will enjoy this creamy Basil Dip as much as I did! Let me know if you give it a try!
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Cheers, Bianca
Creamy Basil Dip
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cashews (soaked in water overnight; rinsed and drained)
- 3 teaspoons lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (tightly packed) basil
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients in your blender*.
- Blend until completely smooth. You might have to scrape down the sides a bit.
- Recommendation: Let the dip chill in the fridge for an hour before serving.
Krista Roberts
Monday 30th of November 2020
Amazing and so easy. I boiled some cashews for about 15 mins so I didn't have to soak them over night and it still came out perfectly. Thanks!
Akshay Bhosale
Monday 16th of September 2019
Great recipe. Was quite easy to make as your instructions are quite clear. It tasted great with chips and wedges. Thanks a lot for this.