Hurry The Food Up Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes For Busy People
We all know a good easy dip recipe can be a game-changer – and that’s exactly what we have here. 33 of them to be precise.
Whyever you need a dip – for a family gathering, the big game or to spice up your sliced veggies – there’s something for everyone here.
They also work well for covering salads, filling wraps, tortillas and quesadillas – and splashing on potatoes or rice.
From pestos to creams to high-protein bean dips to simple homemade sauces, there’s a dip to cater for every taste.
And they’ve all got one thing in common. They’re EEEEAAAASY!!
We’ve compiled all of our favourite easy dip recipes into one place – and you can even watch our three absolute top-recommend dips being made on video.
Need something to dip, sauce or fill?
Here are a few of our faves:
- Sliced vegetables like peppers, carrots, cucumbers, radishes
- Potatoes – boiled, fried, wedges
- Nachos or crackers
- Fruits – apples, pears, even bananas
- Good breads, soft and fluffy or hard and crispy
- Grains and cereals – rice, quinoa, oats, even flaxseed
- Cheese (especially in chutney and pesto, but good in others too)
You can pour them over salads too, of course. Or use them as a base for pasta or even pizza. With so many ideas to choose from you won’t know where to start. So just pick one and enjoy 😉
And one happy final note – all of these easy dip recipes are vegetarian and vegan. And yes, they still taste great 😉
Quick and Easy Dip Recipes
Bonus: very easy to make, delicious and quick recipe
Red Pesto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil. It’s vegan and only calls for 5 ingredients. Blend in a food processor and out comes a first-class pesto!
Bonus: amazingly quick, delicious and versatile
This cashew cream is super fast, really tasty and can be used as a dip, dressing, sauce or cream! It even works as a mega vegan coleslaw dressing!
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: aFoodLoversKitchen
Bonus: creamy, cheesy, warm and so delicious 🙂
This spinach artichoke dip is irresistibly good. You’ll want to serve it every chance you get! Make sure you grab a vegetarian (rennet-free) parmesan or hard cheese to make this one!
Bonus: very tasty, healthy and tangy
This tangy yet sweet red onion chutney is animal-friendly, low in sugar and incredibly tasty. It’s also easy to make, which is a massive win.
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: KetoCookingWins
Bonus: fast and easy, creamy, incredibly tasty dip!
Creamy, full of flavor and with a spicy kick, this is the dip to end all dips. Perfect with your favorite dippers, get dipping today with this Creamy Jalapeno Dip!
Bonus: beautifully delicious and healthy dip 🙂
Catalan Romesco Sauce. This beautiful dish has been around for hundreds of years – you won’t find a better or more authentic piece of Catalan food history.
Bonus: smoky, soft and delicious
Baba Ganoush – The Father of all Eggplant Dips. Flatbreads and pitas go perfectly with this beautiful fusion of Arab-Mediterranean cuisines.
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: DebraKlein
Bonus: mega-easy, quick and nutritious
Healthy vegan and gluten-free green tahini sauce iIs perfect for topping buddha bowls, as a spread for a wrap or sandwich, poured over your favorite green salad, or serve it as a dip with veggies.
Bonus: fresh, tasty and so quick
Take your cucumber dips to the next level with this plush Persian variety – you won’t be able to stop dipping – promise!
Bonus: mega quick, delicious and very easy to make
Yummy Avocado Hummus – creamy than hummus and tastier than avocado, this easy dip combines the best of both for a delicious snack or great party idea!
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: ShivaniLovesFood
Bonus: mega-easy, quick and nutritious
An easy and healthy recipe for vibrant beetroot hummus made in a blender. This hummus is a great protein-packed vegan dip!
Bonus: fast, nutritious, tasty and tangy dip
A tangy high protein white bean dip that’s ideal for munching at home or taking to parties. Your body will thank you for this nutritious beast!
Bonus: incredibly easy, nutritious, healthy
High Protein Yogurt Dip. Just three ingredients: plain yogurt, peanut butter and honey. 14g of protein per 100g. Perfect with fruit and ready in 3 minutes.
Bonus: super quick, delicious and healthy
Simple Sexy Salsa. Spice up your salsa life with this delicious but simple recipe. Only takes 5 minutes and uses easy to find ingredients. Vegetarian and healthy.
Bonus: easy, healthy and tasty, can be stored for two weeks in the fridge
Easy Basil Pesto. A super simple and tasty basil pesto. Great with any type of pasta or bread and made in just five minutes.
Bonus: quick, tasty and healthy
Dress any salad to impress with this incredible avocado salad dressing. It’s tangy, tasty and ridiculously nutritious. Salad and side ideas included.
Ready in: 45 minutes (only 5 minutes prep)
Recipe by: ItsaVegWorldAfterAll
Bonus: versatile and simply delicious dip
This delicious dip has the sweet flavor of caramelized onions and a creamy texture from white beans. Serve with veggies, fruit, and tortilla or pita chips.
Bonus: mega tasty, healthy and satisfying chutney
Taking the best from both Indian and British chutneys, this Anglo-Indian is the easiest, quickest and tastiest tomato chutney you’ll find on either continent.
Ready in: 50 minutes (only 20 minutes prep)
Recipe by: ThisHealthyTable
Bonus: delicious, lightly spicy and healthy dip
This authentic muhammara recipe yields a lightly spicy dip made from roasted red peppers and walnuts.
Bonus: fresh, cooling and so quick
The ultimate companion to any curry, this cucumber raita is incredibly quick and cooling – a refreshingly perfect side dish.
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: ChickpeaAndHerb
Bonus: super healthy, quick and full of flavor
Check out this easy dip … or sauce … or dressing if you’re looking for a light and flavorful addition to a veggie platter, gyro, or salad. I know that’s a lot of “or’s” but I don’t think this dip could be any more versatile if it wanted to be.
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: ShahzaDidevje
Bonus: healthy, easy and so yummy
Dip veggies, pour on salads or enjoy as a sauce, this 5-minute vegan tofu chutney recipe is like nothing you’ve tried before. Healthy, plant-powered and Desi~licious – It’s easy to see why!
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: FlavoursTreat
Bonus: quick, simple and so healthy dip
Carrot dip is a sweet and spicy vegan, gluten free, healthy and creamy dipping sauce and has a amazing flavours of coriander, fresh lime juice, ginger and garlic.
Recipe by: DivaliciousRecipes
Bonus: super quick, easy and tasty dip 😉
A bright and colourful dip made with avocado and mustard. Only 4 ingredients are needed to make this tasty and quick dairy free dip.
Bonus: quick, delicious, perfect for party
Quick White Bean Spread (vegan pâté). A super fast recipe that works as an appetizer, snack or party dip. Surprise your guests with this awesome spread!
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: EricasRecipes
Bonus: delicious, lightly spicy and healthy dip
Dip! A healthy new Poblano Avocado Dip for chips. Or veggies. Or both. Roasted poblano peppers, creamy avocado, and just a couple other ingredients blended up simply for a sultry delicious dairy-free, vegan dip full of happiness. Oh yes, we can have our dip and feel perfectly, lovingly, guilt-free about it.
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: BowlsAreTheNewPlates
Bonus: mega quick, fluffy, delicious
Made with a creamy cashew base, this Vegan Chipotle Sauce is incredibly flavorful and velvety smooth. It’s easy to make in 5 minutes and perfect for topping Mexican style bowls and salads!
Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: Cooktoria
Bonus: easy, fast, amazingly delicious!
This Sweet Potato Hummus makes a perfect healthy snack that’s packed with flavor. You’ll be surprised how delicious it is!
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: FunFoodFrolic
Bonus: simple, delicious and spicy 🙂
Mango Dip is a creamy sweet and spicy dipping sauce made from ripe mangoes and chili. Learn how to make mango chili sauce in a few simple steps.
Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: PipingPotCurry
Bonus: quick, healthy, creamy and yummy
This magical Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce is finger licking delicious. It takes just 5 minutes to make in a blender and is perfect on tacos, burgers, salads, or just as a side with chips and vegetables.
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: DriveMeHungry
Bonus: so easy, tasty, full of health benefits
This cilantro jalapeno hemp seed hummus is creamy, spicy, healthy, and made without tahini! An easy recipe that’s perfect for dipping vegetables or pita!
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: AlwaysUseButter
Bonus: amazingly delicious, healthy and quick dip
Vegan Tapenade is the no-anchovy version of the classic French olive spread. Filled with your favorite black olives, basil, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, capers & olive oil it has all the flavor but none of the fish. Perfect for dipping your bread in, serving as a sauce next to fish, chicken or steak or using in your salads.
Bonus: tasty, quick, healthy and so versatile dip!
A revolutionary high protein black bean lime dip. Perfect for parties, snacking, dipping or post-workout. Simple and with crowd-pleasing results every time.
Ingredients
- 1 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger, fresh (1 inch = 2.5 cm)
- 1 can black beans (1 can = 15.5 oz; 435g)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lime (juiced) (maybe a little more)
- 10 tbsp water
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grate or chop the garlic and ginger. Then fry both in oil on a medium heat and in a large saucepan for a minute or two. Don’t let it burn!
- Drain and rinse the black beans, then add them to the pan.
- Fry for a couple more minutes, adding a couple of tablespoons of water as you go.
- Finally, remove from the heat, add the salt, pepper and lime juice.
- Use a potato masher or even fork to mash it all up into a smooth paste.
- Add it to bread, potatoes a salad or just munch it down as a real high protein snack!
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We hope you’ve enjoyed our compilation of quick, vegetarian and vegan easy dip recipes. As always, any feedback is welcomed – feel free to chat with us and leave a comment below!
