Before I became a vegan I love Taziki with dairy so you can imagine how delighted I was when I found a vegan raw substitute. Eggplants make incredible chips and I like them having them yummy taziki dressing. You can use any kind of vegetable really, but eggplant is specifically my favorite.
If you have kids who like dips and you want to find a way to get them vegetables try this recipe:
What You'll Need:- 2 eggplants, peeled and sliced thin
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle
1. Place sliced eggplant in bowl. 2. Mix all of the rest of the ingredients together, pour over eggplant. 3. Marinate over night, stirring occasionally to coat.
Directions: Dehydrate at 145 for 1 hour, reduce heat to 116 and dehydrate until crisp, about 6-8 more hours. (Don’t worry about starting at a higher temperature. The food never gets to that temp and is still raw.)
Cucumber Cumin Dip What You'll Need:
- 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
- Young coconut, flesh from
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 lemon, juice from
- 3 drops lemon essential oil
- 1 clove garlic
- pinch Himalayan Salt and pepper
- 1 cup cucumber, diced to 1/4 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon parsley
Directions: 1. Place cashews, water and coconut flesh, lemon juice and garlic in food processor. Process until smooth. 2. Remove from food processor to bowl. Mix in salt and pepper (to taste), cucumber, cumin and parsley. 3. Serve with eggplant chips. I have just give you a great snack recipe. What other veggies would you pair with the taziki? I would love to hear from you. Please leave your comments in the box below. If you like this recipe share it with others. Post it on FB, Pinterest, or Tweet it. XO, Hayley
P. S. The reason I use Essential oils in my recipes is because they have amazing holistic properties: Lemon oil: Infamous for it's cleansing properties. It is also extremely refreshing and it can elevate your mood. Not all essential oils are therapeutic grade and can be taken internally. I use only the very BEST. If you want to know where I get them click
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