Recipe By: Derrika Mayweather
Ingredients:
For Coconut Bacon:
1 cup Coconut flakes
1/4 cup Soy sauce or tamari
2 tbsp Maple syrup
1/3 cup Water
1 tsp Smoked paprika
For Caramelized Onion Dip:
2 tbsp Divina’s Caramelized Onion Jam
1 cup Vegan cream cheese
1/2 cup Vegan sour cream
1 tsp Red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
1 tsp Garlic powder
2 Green onions, chopped
Chopped chives
1/3 cup Vegan Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, maple syrup, water and smoked paprika.
3. Add the coconut flakes to the bowl and toss until well coated.
4. Spread out on an oven safe dish. Use parchment paper to avoid scorching. Bake for about 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the coconut is crispy and browned.
6. In a mixing bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, vegan sour cream, Caramelized Onion Jam, vegan Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, green onions, and chives into a bowl. Be sure to save some green onions for garnishing. Mix until well combined.
7. Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mesh.
8. Garnish with vegan bacon and chopped green onion.
9. Serve with your favorite chips or veggies. Enjoy!