Whip up this simple, silky smooth Low Histamine Dip in under 30 minutes. This easy and creamy dip makes the perfect appetizer with your favorite dippers - crackers, veggies, whatever you like. They're all delicious. Made with minimal vegan ingredients (and steps), it's a crowd pleaser with its clean flavor. It contains wholesome ingredients and has the perfect tangy, mild garlic flavor that I'm forever craving. I love making my own homemade staples like dips, snacks and sauces; it's so much fun. This one comes together so quickly that I pretty much always have a stash at home. If you love adding savory dips and spreads, this one is going to be a favorite!
For more low histamine meals and ideas, check out the Staple Low Histamine Recipes I make on repeat! If you're trying out new recipes, don't miss my Low Histamine Pizza or this Low Histamine Broth.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
This Low Histamine Dip has the perfect level of creaminess to it - it's super yummy, soft and hits the right spot.
It can be served warm or cold!
The flavors get better over time. Try it on day two or three and see how the flavors develop and become even more delicious.
This hearty dip is super versatile. You can use it as a party dip, as part of a board with a wide variety of other snacks, as a sandwich spread or even to drizzle over roasted veggies or chicken. It makes a great side dish!
It's perfect for a summer BBQ, potlucks or even whipped up for a solo snack. It's seriously the best Low Histamine Dip I've made in ages.
I love that this quick, tasty dip is also free from gluten, dairy and is totally vegan. Aside from being a staple low histamine dip, it's also low-cal.
It comes together in a flash and requires hardly any washing up.
What is the Low Histamine Diet?
The low histamine diet is used to treat allergic-type issues such as rashes, headaches, bloating, hives and more. It is typically recommended for people who have been diagnosed with histamine intolerance or mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). A low histamine diet has been shown to assist with these symptoms through decreasing the amount of histamine in the body.
This is because foods contain levels of histamine and if we are already having trouble processing histamine in our body, eating foods that are high in histamine can fill up our "histamine buckets" and cause them to overflow, in turn causing symptoms. It is always important to consult your medical provider before starting a new diet. Another important thing to note is that everyone's bodies are different, which means we all tolerate different foods. Personally, I have found the most success with following the SIGHI list.
I've written a more detailed article about my journey and how I follow a Low Histamine Diet.
What Sauces Can I Have on a Low Histamine Diet?
The low histamine condiments and sauces that I enjoy include:
The sauce in this Fresh Herb Low Histamine Chicken recipe
Equipment Needed
I used a baking sheet to roast the artichoke hearts and a food processor to blend the dip.
Ingredients Needed
Artichokes: I used frozen artichoke hearts for this Low Histamine Dip. They blend up beautifully.
Olive oil: Go for a good quality olive oil. If you have a nice extra virgin olive oil at home, this is your time to use it.
Coconut milk: Use a full fat coconut milk. I love this as the creamy base for this dip. You can also use another milk like almond or rice milk. Just make sure it's unsweetened.
Garlic: I love the flavor of fresh garlic cloves with the lemon, artichoke and olive oil.
Salt: Most of the ingredients are pretty bland in this dip, so make sure to season it well.
Lemon: If you can tolerate it, adding lemon will balance the flavors.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Round up your Low Histamine Dip ingredients.
Step 2: Roast your artichoke hearts for around 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3: Add all the ingredients to a food processor.
Step 4: Blend them up until they are silky smooth. Serve!
Storage
I store leftover Low Histamine Dip in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I prefer to store it in glass. The flavors deepen after a day or two.
Remember to stir your dip when you take it out of the fridge. Natural separation happens because the recipe doesn't contain thickeners and stabilizers, unlike some store-bought dips.
I don't recommend freezing this recipe. The coconut milk and olive oil combination doesn't freeze well.
Variations
Add fresh herbs like basil, parsley or dill. Tarragon is delicious, too.
Mix in a little nutritional yeast (if you can tolerate it) for a more savory, cheesy flavor.
Swap the coconut milk for cashew cream for a thicker, creamier base.
Roast the garlic cloves. If you don't enjoy raw garlic, roasting it sweetens it and mellows it out a bit.
Add in some zest along with the juice for extra lemony flavor.
Blend in kale for a "greener" version and an extra health boost.
How To Serve
This Low Histamine Dip is so useful and there are so many ways to use it.
- It's delicious, slightly warm or chilled.
- Spread it onto sandwiches or into wraps.
- As a dip with crackers or vegetables.
Recipe FAQ
If artichokes are out of season, could you substitute for the ones in the jar?
I would use fresh or frozen artichokes only because they have a lower histamine content than jarred artichokes.
What are the best low histamine snacks?
Some great low histamine snacks I enjoy include fresh fruits like apples, pears and blueberries and raw veggies. You can have rice cakes with nut butter or homemade smoothies with safe fruits. Freshly cooked chicken, boiled eggs (if you can tolerate them) and simple oat bars made at home are also good options.
What should I serve this dip with?
This creamy artichoke dip goes well with sliced veggies like cucumber, bell peppers or carrots. It's also great with gluten free crackers or crisps.
Related Recipes
Try these delicious low histamine recipes next:
Low Histamine Blueberry Smoothie
Low Histamine Green Goddess Salad
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Low Histamine Dip
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 food processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked artichoke hearts
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 3 cloves garlic
- Dash salt
- ½ lemon juiced (optional- if tolerated)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Cook artichoke hearts for 15-20 minutes.
- Combine all ingredients in food processor and mix until smooth.
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