Vegan 7 Layer Dip Recipe (Dairy Free, Vegan Party Food) (2024)

This plant based 7 layer dip recipe is the perfect vegan party food recipe everyone will love! Rich, creamy, loaded with vegetables, and so flavorful. This vegan 7 layer dip will impress even the pickiest eaters… no one will miss the meat in this dairy free party appetizer recipe.

It’s a great dish to take to a potluck, BBQ, or to bring to a game day gathering. Scoop this dip up on chips, vegetables, or stuff it into a 7 layer dip burrito!

Now THIS is one vegan party food we love to serve on repeat. No one loves a good old-fashioned nacho chip dip more than this Midwestern-er! I love classic 7 layer dip, and have so many fond memories of it being served at every party/sleepover when I was growing up.

This veganized version has all the fixings, with some simple swaps. Loaded with vegetables, no one will guess that it’s vegan.

This Vegan 7 Layer Dip Recipe Is

• Creamy
• Warm
• Loaded with Flavor
• Veggie-packed
• Smoky & Velvety
• Versatile
• Vegan and high protein!
• A great vegan party snack… or just great for a solo Friday night.

Vegan Party Food Recipes for the WIN!

This vegan 7 layer dip recipe has all the staple ingredients of the classic dip: plant based sour cream, chili, salsa beans, cheese, and toppings! But meatless and dairy-free versions replace the original. You won’t miss any flavor with a vegan version of nacho dip. I start by using a vegan sour cream, which I have a recipe for on my site here!

This dip is super versatile – you can add or substitute layers as needed. And you can certainly dip more than just chips into these layers: this dip is great for cut veggies, pretzels, or even veggie sticks.

What’s In This Vegan 7 Layer Dip Recipe?

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Layer 1: cream cheese or sour cream. I actually use this shelf-stable tofu as the base for my vegan sour cream recipe which I used for this dip.

Layer 2: chili beans, I’d recommend using a low sodium chili bean just to cut back on the salt so it doesn’t overpower the rest of the dip.

Layer 3: salsa of choice, this is our absolute favorite brand, I always keep a few jars of this salsa in the pantry for when the chip & salsa craving strikes.

Layer 4: corn, like the beans, I’d recommend a low sodium or no salt added corn like this one.

Layer 5: sautéed fajita veggies – peppers and onions, these roasted red peppers are super sweet and add an amazing flavor to this dish if you don’t have fresh peppers on hand.

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Layer 6: cheese (Daiya and Nurishh both have excellentmelty vegan versions)

Layer 7: toppings! I added fresh chopped garden tomatoes, these amazing low sodium olives, and jalapenos

Make Ahead Vegan Party Snacks

This vegan 7 layer dip recipe is a fantastic and simple recipe to make ahead. Great for a busy weeknight, for entertaining, or just for those nights when you don’t feel like cooking. Make this dip ahead of time, cover and refrigerate, and bake right before guests arrive. Check out all my make ahead meals on The Herbeevore for some inspiration to help you prep, keep, heat, and eat!

This is one of those vegan party appetizer recipes everyone at the party will enjoy: vegans and non-vegans alike! Who doesn’t love a luscious, creamy, dip-able appetizer? Great for dipping nacho chips, veggies, pretzels, or scooping on top of loaded nachos. Add to a burger or pizza, really go wild.

30 Minute Vegan Taco Dip for Entertaining

This vegan taco dip is what I call an Easy Entertaining Recipe – which is on your table in about 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those last-minute potluck invites, or when you just want a tasty home cooked appetizer but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.

I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a quick meal can be on your table in no time. Just as fast as grabbing a quick prepared side dish from the store (and way more impressive too)!

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How Do I Make This Vegan 7 Layer Nacho Dip Recipe?

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper, and gently sauté for about 7 or 8 minutes until veggies completely begin to soften. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a 8×8 baking dish, begin layering the dip. Spread the vegan sour cream on the bottom of the dish. Add the chili beans next, then the salsa, corn, and the sauteed onions and peppers. Add the cheese, and then finish with toppings of choice! I used olives, jalapenos, and fresh tomato.
4. Cover with foil, and bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove the foil, and bake for another 10 minutes uncovered.
5. Serve with chips of choice, and enjoy!

Make Taco Dip Vegan for a Plant-Based Version

This vegan party dip is a simple way to get extra veggies in your diet. I’m all about making recipes plant-based when I can. Vegan cooking does NOT have to be bland, boring, or flavorless… It’s quite the opposite when done right. By building meals around vegan pantry staples and swapping in a few plant-based ingredients you can make better meals for you and your family.

I made a list of my 125 favorite vegan pantry ingredients that we use on a weekly basis, and check out all my vegan recipes here that are on The Herbeevore. These easy and tasty recipes are fantastic meatless and dairy free meals for your table.

Dietary Modifications

• This recipe is vegan & vegetarian – I use my vegan sour cream recipe here as the base. But if you eat meat and dairy, feel free to add ’em in! You can add real cheese, sour cream, or chili with meat. Go wild.
• To make this recipe gluten free – make sure to check the beans and salsa before adding. Always use certified gluten free ingredients, and make sure to double check the contents to make sure.

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