Vegan Roasted Onion and Garlic Ranch Dressing | WEIGHT LOSS WEDNESDAY - Episode: 78

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In this delicious episode, guest chef Kathy Hester demonstrates her delicious Roasted Onion and Garlic Ranch dressing that she contributed to my new book The Secrets To Ultimate Weight Loss which you'll find on page 230.

ROASTED ONION AND GARLIC RANCH DRESSING
Thank you, Kathy Hester, author of The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook for Your Instant Pot and Vegan Cooking in Your Air Fryer, for creating this unbelievably delicious recipe just for my book. The first time I made it I practically drank the entire recipe! I am forever grateful and in awe of your talent. Here is what Kathy had to say about the culinary challenge I gave her: Chef AJ asked me to make an SOS ranch dressing and, of course, I said yes. I love being a mad scientist in the kitchen and helping people eat flavorful food that fits into their diet. The base of this dressing is pureed roasted onion and garlic. It’s surprising, but their flavors mellow out so much that you still need to add in a little onion powder and granulated garlic to give it the right bite. Enjoy this on salads, baked potatoes, and as a fun topping on steamed veggies.
INGREDIENTS:
1 medium sweet onion (will make about 1 cup roasted onion)
1 small head garlic (will make about 1 tablespoon roasted)
½ cup plain unsweetened nondairy milk
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh dill)
1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 teaspoons fresh basil)
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
¼ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
PREPARATION:
First you are going to roast the onion. Place the whole unpeeled onion on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper to make clean-up easier. Place in a 400-degree oven for 25 minutes and if it isn’t soft in the middle, cook for another 25 minutes. (If you have an air fryer, cook for 30 minutes at 400 degrees, check and cook another 20 if it’s not soft.)
Cut off the top third of a small whole head of garlic and wrap the remaining ⅔ whole in foil or place in a small covered baking dish. Place in a 400-degree oven for 30 minutes. (If you have an air fryer cook for 30 minutes at 400 degrees, check and cook another 10 minutes if it’s not soft.)
Once the onion and garlic have cooled; remove the outer peel layers of the onion, cut in chunks and add to your small blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. At this point, it will look a little like applesauce.
Squeeze the cloves of garlic out and add them to the onion and puree again. Then, add in the plain unsweetened nondairy milk, apple cider vinegar, dill, basil, granulated garlic, onion powder, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
She also demonstrates her amazing bouillon recipe from her Instant Pot cookbook and her air fryer cauliflower wings with homemade BBQ spice from her Vegan Air Fryer book.
Kathy Hester is the author of 7 incredible vegan cookbooks including The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook for your Instant Pot and Vegan Cooking in your Air Fryer.
Her website is wwwhealthyslowcooking.com and her private Facebook group where she does weekly live broadcasts is Vegan Cooking With Kathy Hester.
She is the creator of the blog Healthy Slow Cooking and her recipes have been featured in The Washington Post, The Oregonian and Yoga Journal and on the websites of Whole Foods and The Kitchen. She is also the author of The Great Vegan Bean Book and The Vegan Slow Cooker. She lives in Durham, North Carolina.

[@OkieGal2]

Ranch dressing recipe starts 16:28

[@tesss6767]

Thank you

[@gelbsucht947]

Thanks. I lose the will to live when the intro goes on and on….

[@angelikablossfeld5427]

From the title of the video I was expecting a recipe for ranch dressing. But she never said what she put in there besides soy milk. 😢

[@knitrelax]

Angelika, do you have Chef AJ's book "The Secret to Ultimate Weight Loss" as the recipe is in there.

[@linzertube]

Kathy Hester's creativity AMAZES me! Love her! Such a sweetie, too. Thanks, Chef AJ! You're a GEM for doing these great vids💗😇

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you!

[@ELLIESHAY]

I made the ranch dressing three times in one weeks time 🙈

[@rustyred459]

Shelly Horton Palmer do you have the recipe written out ? ...would love a copy

[@pamelavance648]

What's the 5th seasoning Edit.... I see it now lol

[@CHEFAJ]

Look guys someone else made this too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJm8aYxopc6fjZI&frags=pl%2Cwn

[@Liono68]

No idea what the recipe is after watching this.

[@bonnie7960]

I couldn't hear Kathy, she needs a mic. She didn't give ingredients and measurements for the ranch dressing.

[@juliejoseph2201]

Bonnie She wants you to buy her book.

[@tosca...]

She has given her email so you can ask her via email

[@vanessalumbra9409]

Wait.... she is the author of 7 VEGAN cookbooks??? What am I missing?

[@IrynaBoehland]

I thought the same thing!!! 😂👍🏻

[@kristinLB]

What I love is that since I went vegan 6 months ago, I’m coming across so many amazing people to learn from! Each person opens a whole new door of ideas! And chef AJ, through you I’ve come across some great people, I love Tami from nutmeg notebook, and now Kathy. PS Chef AJ look at you glow!!

[@jcj6501]

Thank you Kathy for giving your time and inspiring so many to cook healthy food. Love all your cookbooks.

[@lys7673]

Im lost with the seasonings. Had no idea what she was adding while talking.

[@juliejoseph2201]

l recommend getting her book! It’s all in there;)

[@lmlowe9100]

@@juliejoseph2201 That's the point and why they don't give the details...they WANT you to buy the book.

[@Falafelzebub]

Yes I've made my own tomato powder. I also like to get dried minced onion flakes, toast them in a dry pan til they darken to my liking, and pour them onto a big plate to stop the cooking. I save some flakes, and grind the rest into powder. It makes a wonderful alternative onion flavor. If you can eat nutritional yeast, you can dry toast it too.

[@CHEFAJ]

Suunds good

[@pamelavance648]

4 seasonings listed she put 5 in garlic powder dill basil pepper and ? ? It would be kind to have ingredients for recipe. edit ...realize it's on the same line as other lol onion powder

[@LittleMissSunshine2451]

Yes, I have used the tomato powder and love it! Real depth of flavor like Chef AJ said!!

[@CHEFAJ]

It's true; I discovered it in 2003 when I went to OHI

[@faybrockhoff4187]

I shared to my fb page, & my sister

[@armywife2248]

I LOVE Sprouts! Shop there everyday!!

[@lothrop53]

She’s not saying what she’s adding!

[@ixo666]

OMG! Do the banana in the air fryer! I belief it would give you a lovely baked banana! We did this in the regular oven: Just bananas in peel in the oven; sometimes on one side sliced open and put chocolate pieces in and baked for 10 or 15 minutes that was great!

[@CHEFAJ]

What hoopoes if it's in the Ipot? :)

[@karanclawson8933]

@@CHEFAJ pl

[@sheree5001]

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[@lorrainecray3965]

Hi I’m from Queensland Australia I’m loving your vid and Kathy your amazing, joining up with AJ is awesome.🍠🥒🥔🥦🥕🥑🌽🌶🍅🍆🥗🍲

[@CHEFAJ]

Come to our Vegas conference she will be there!!!

[@debidohn3931]

Love this video!!! Definitely need the steamer basket. And, SO happy that the Roasted Onion and Garlic Ranch dressing is the recipe this week. It was the recipe I happened to open the book to when I received it and I knew immediately that life was about to be really tasty. Chef AJ and Kathy thank you so much for all you do!!!!!!

[@CHEFAJ]

You are very welcome.

[@grannyarkue9199]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🏿⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏🌹👍

[@DonnaMichaud-n4m]

Loved watching Kathy and Chef AJ together....Dynamic Duo!!!

[@angelikablossfeld5427]

Knitrelax I don’t have her cook book. I am not trying to loose weight. I lost a lot of weight due to cancer and I am trying to gain weight. Not sure this book would be good for me.

[@sheree5001]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@Bushcraft242]

Got the book and it’s Awsome chef AJ

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you!

[@MoonElfGamer]

I wish there was more recipes that catered or considered those that can't eat nightshades. I have coeliac which I thought was hard as a lot of GF products have egg but the main thing having to be GF is the cost. But that was nothing compared to how hard it is to be nightshade free, almost everything seems to have tomatoes, pepper (not black pepper) spices and potato starch. It would be nice if someone said what you could use as a substitute nightshades with.

[@CHEFAJ]

There were no nightshades in the ranch dressing.

[@socalslk]

Nightshades do present a problem. You would have to eliminate the chili powder, tomato powder, and smoked paprika. That would remove the southwest flavor profile. I would use roasted sweet onion and roasted garlic weather fresh or dried to get some flavor depth. If you are trying to replace potato starch, consider arrowroot starch.

[@CHEFAJ]

For some it is but if it’s working for you

[@missfloflowers]

Chickpea water , ive never heard before. Interesting. I always thought the bean water , gives us gas.

[@CrazyCarmenMirada]

The recipe for the dressing? She put in stuff, didn’t say what it was..

[@CHEFAJ]

It's on page 230 of my book. We demonstrate a different recipe each week. Please consider getting the book and cooking along with us.

[@lisanathan2995]

❤

[@rebeccalake1271]

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[@nmccutcheon2243]

Love this!!! I have Kathy's slow cooker cook book. It's wonderful!

[@veggiek8boud234]

Where did that steamer basket come from ! 😳I need this in my life!

[@jamieleesvegank]

Kate Boudrias I have that one on red and I picked it I'll from Walmart for like $8!!

[@livechilllife]

Bed bath And beyond

[@kristinakristina]

Amazon

[@kristinLB]

THIS IS THE BEST INSTANT POT STEAMER BASKET!! SagaHome Steamer Basket | Stainless Steel Instant Pot Accessory, 6-8 Qt, with Silicone Handle www.amazon.com/dp/B07C4Y2TL2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_3CVECbFE6ZDCB

[@betipt8679]

You are amazing Chef AJ - I watch your shows EVERY DAY! xxoo

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you!

[@kaymatlock6143]

Can’t wait to try this!

[@brockey100]

I’m not a fan of all the appliances! What are the two you suggest ?I have a instant pot and vitamix

[@CHEFAJ]

an air fryer

[@MaryWoodard1952]

I love Kathy cookbook too it's awesome and your too Aj

[@CHEFAJ]

Thanks!

[@RawBrilliance]

Great vid! I want ALL her books!!

[@lexieandcece]

I love it when you show Bailey...It shows what a loving person you are. I cook for my Morkie to keep her healthy because i know what put in it.

[@CHEFAJ]

Awww...

[@CobraDove1111]

Armanda Lebron Dogs should be eaten by a raw meat diet, it makes all the difference to their health and happiness

[@lexieandcece]

I don't eat meat and I most certainly will not buy it to feed my dog. I love her like a child and make sure she gets all the vitamins that vet recommends

[@MaryWoodard1952]

Yes i got my on amonzon

[@JackJack-wy5yk]

I'm 2 weeks into my plant based journey and I'm already down 10 lbs. I just found you and have been watching lots of your videos. I preferred your secret to ultimate weight loss last night and can't wait to get it delivered on Thursday!!!! Do you have other tools for weight loss or should I just dive into your book? Now I have to look for Kathy's books.

[@CHEFAJ]

Jack Jack Con gradulations on your weight loss I have a program that may help you and support you, you can try it for free for two weeks feelfabulousoverforty.com/register/

[@JackJack-wy5yk]

CHEF AJ thank you! I will absolutely check it out. I am sugar and oil free, however, I still use a very small amount of salt. Is this critical? Thank you for your work, I really admire you. You are quiet inspirational.

[@conradheinlein8495]

Please do the dehydrator recipes in the near future.

[@fairelaine]

I adore Kathy and her recipes!

[@lyndysimpson1272]

Hi chef AJ could you please recommend an air fryer

[@CHEFAJ]

I always say get the best one you can afford. I have the Breville Smart Oven Air which I think is the best. There are many others out there as well.

[@lauraatkins4961]

Watched this, bought three of her books and an air fryer online. Testing recipes and THE BEST PART!: Her use of spices! So perfect, so delicious!

[@pamelavance648]

Mike volumes don't match and it's like watching tv when commercials get loud don't like pushing volume button up down up I'm not a ninny b but this is a frustrating

[@missiris1234]

Kathy has great recipes.

[@ruthbiafora5443]

Blown away at this lovely girls talent and all of her books. :-) Thank you so much.

[@AugustaWilliamsJr]

Target has smoked paprika

[@jamilgotcher5456]

Chef AJ, I sautéed onions today and I didn't use oil. Not even olive oil. I noticed that the onions made a nice sauce when you use water. I put this in with a can of no salt added chili beans w/ sauce and no salt added black beans from Walmart and poured it over brown rice. I added lime juice to the rice for a little brightening. Thanks for the inspiration to take what I thought was cooking healthy and cooking even healthier for weight loss.

[@jomyron8351]

I didn't get all the ingredients for the spice mix. Where do I get it?

[@CHEFAJ]

In the show notes

[@missfloflowers]

Kathy seems like a lovely down to earth person.😊 The video is out of focus and the audio has a hollow tone. Just make sure she is in focus, and maybe use a lavalier microphone.

[@patriciaseraphin3820]

How about using silken tofu instead of the soy milk.

[@CHEFAJ]

One is liquid and one is a solid.

[@cindystrother7710]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING

[@Laura-ch7fl]

What an awesome and sweet woman. The kind of person you would feel comfortable chilling with.

[@kathyadams1766]

I make my own chicken veggie season with nutriental yeast use in all my soups beans

[@rjahn3000]

what was in the bottle vinegar??

[@socalslk]

Aqua faba, the water from cooking or canned beans. Usually garbanzo.

[@anitasreinstalledand8697]

I love Kathy’s books , I bought the Vegan Instant pot and Vegan Air Fryer😊

[@betipt8679]

FAntastic Kathy xxoo

[@michelleguadarrama8035]

I just ordered both of your books!

[@CHEFAJ]

Thank you

[@summern682]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@daleglenn4155]

I don’t know what you’re putting in dressing?

[@claranimmer7349]

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[@rhondaconnell6967]

Can the steamer basket be used on the stove-top range?

[@anitasreinstalledand8697]

How can I get this recipe? I ordered her book

[@tosca...]

You are both wearing teal tops :)

[@JGG1999]

What instant pot does Kathy use to base her recipes on in her recent ultimate vegan cookbook? I just ordered her book but cannot decide which instant pot to buy. Than you!

[@CHEFAJ]

I think the 6 but I prefer the 8

[@juliejoseph2201]

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[@irmacruz7771]

You both are excellent tank you!

[@tropicallyfit]

❤❤❤❤❤ Loved this vid! 😁

[@jhirschi57]

Could you add green olive brine in place of nooch for that Unami flavor?

[@CHEFAJ]

You could certainly try that but it will raise the salt content

[@terrycross3685]

💜💙❤️💕💗

[@cathycatey9714]

Great and wonderful video Chef and Kathy! PLEASE remake with better sound dubbing because Chef’s volume is at screaming level while Kathy’s is at in a closet voliumre. Please 🙏🙏🙏

[@CHEFAJ]

Sorry about that

[@cathycatey9714]

@@CHEFAJ it was a great video but so hard to get through. I posted the comment just in case you were able to adjust it so others could listen. I thank you SO MUCH for the sound foundation you have helped us get established with respect to our health and eating AND all your inspiring guests - you started something really big and super helpful! We love you Chef!!!! 😍💗

[@Cat_Woods]

What's wrong with beans?

[@CHEFAJ]

Nothing at all. Unfortunately I am allergic

[@Cat_Woods]

@@CHEFAJ Oh, sorry to hear it.

[@shaynek.3806]

How long do you cook onion to roast ??

[@dianeloughery6731]

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[@CraftingFaith]

How long will this keep in the fridge? Thank you.

[@CHEFAJ]

About a week if it lasts that long 🤣

[@ctgrandmalaura]

❤️

[@tesss6767]

How exactly do you roast an onion without using oil?

[@CHEFAJ]

Please refer to the video with Kathy Hester - it's called ranch dressing with Kathy Hester

[@beckeebuckeye0049]

I’ve answered all of Kathy Hester’s Facebook question s to join her group... doesn’t work

[@CHEFAJ]

Becky Howard Have you tried contacting her through her website?

[@CHEFAJ]

She said to email her at [e-mail]

[@beckeebuckeye0049]

I’ll try that thanks so kindly

[@mjmccarthy3693]

Great video

[@cynthiabyers6238]

No idea how to make the ranch dressing which is why I spent 30 minutes watching.

[@CHEFAJ]

Sorry I forgot to post the recipe check the sow notes it's there now.

[@pamelavance648]

@@CHEFAJ what's the 5th seasoning

[@phyllisray8310]

💕❤️❤️Good morning to you Kathy

[@lynthompson9100]

What blenders does Cathy recommend?

[@CHEFAJ]

www.amazon.com/dp/B0758JHZM3/?ref=exp_chefaj_dp_vv_d

[@mjmccarthy3693]

What do youuse to ground ypur spices

[@CHEFAJ]

It's ground in the blender with all the other ingredients

[@happychristian744]

Will she give the ranch dressing recipe?

[@shastafog2516]

I noticed that she used again the onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper and she shared that you always us dill and basil. Of course roasted onion and roasted garlic. Her non dairy liquid was soy. She mentioned add vinegar or lemon to sit to make it more like buttermilk tasting

[@benitaw5847]

How long has Kathy been vegan? Why is she obese if she has so many vegan cookbooks? Is she following her own recipes? I hope this question does not offend anyone. I’m not trying to be offensive or humorous. I recently started making healthier food choices and I’m considering becoming a vegan. My goal is to lose 20 lbs and change my eating habits permanently. If she is vegan and is obese, does weight loss as a vegan work for some and not others?

[@CHEFAJ]

Benita W it’s possible to be vegan and still be overweight. I myself was once close to 200 pounds

[@benitaw5847]

CHEF AJ will the weight eventually come off if a person remains consistent, or are there certain foods that one should avoid as a vegan? I’m really new to this way of eating and I want to lose weight and get healthy. Any advice you can give me?

[@CHEFAJ]

Please consider reading my book. If you can’t afford it Audible allows you to listen to your first book free. Avoid all animal products and processed food. Eat WHOLE foods only - fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes wothout sugst, oil, flour, alcohol or salt

[@benitaw5847]

CHEF AJ thank you so much. I will get your book and continue to watch your videos. Have a prosperous 2020!

[@johannesrobbins6220]

❤

[@jammymommy]

So here’s what I run into trouble with: I don’t care for chili powder, cumin, cilantro...hot/ spicy stuff, but it seems like most plant-based foodies love it spicy. Do I just leave it out? I’m a mediocre cook. 😂 Thanks so much, guys!

[@CHEFAJ]

Then use the spices you prefer

[@socalslk]

Smoked paprika and roasted garlic and onion granules should give enough depth of flavor to make up for what you leave out.

[@MaryWoodard1952]

Yes i have her book I love her recipes

[@lavondahawkins4771]

Hello, where can I find her cauliflower nacho cheese recipe?

[@CHEFAJ]

We each have one in our books

[@lavondahawkins4771]

@@CHEFAJ Thank you

[@snowleopard7952]

This is new stuff. Glad that vegan is going mainstream. Innovative cooks make it happen🌈☀️

[@juliejoseph2201]

Love both of you❤️❤️❤️

[@NLR759]

I would love to see a banana done in the air fryer! But thank-you for this wonderful ranch recipe, I am going to try making it this weekend. One of the things i miss the most is dips and sauces, since going vegan. I only know how to make peanut sauce, but that is too rich for weight loss.

[@CHEFAJ]

I have a fat free one in the recipe guide of the UWL program and in this book which I call Ultimate Sauce www.shop.thinnervention.info/product.sc?productId=216&categoryId=1

[@brightmorningstar9449]

Why is this lady overweight?

[@twinklestar4664]

Ok I tried it tonight, so exciting! The spice blend smelled sooooo good. I tasted the finished product and added maybe a half tsp more of the onion and garlic powder (my onion was aggressively sweet and maybe should have been cooked longer because the high tang). I added some celery seed to bring it down to earth a little bit ( next time I might try a celery stalk or so. That turned out well, but I had this idea to grind up some dried ahítale mushrooms into powder to help make it a little creamier- about a teaspoon. Guys I can’t wait to try a salad. This is so good!

[@twinklestar4664]

*shitake. I accidentally mummified some by leaving them in my fridge too long. Very happy accident to have dehydrated mushrooms!

[@ervahoward7857]

Nutritional yeast has the equivalent of M S G

[@CHEFAJ]

How is that?

[@catsbreath]

The recipes looks great. I just wish the video and audio quality were better and that the Kathy Hester name banner did not cover the food preparation area. Chef AJ's voice was about 4 times as loud as Kathy's; I'd turn up the sound to hear Kathy and get my eardrums blasted when Chef AJ came on.

[@Liono68]

And she's overweight, so not inspired to buy her books.

[@CHEFAJ]

Her recipes are some of the best

[@shastafog2516]

They addressed the fact you don't have to be a vegan chef to make GREAT vegan food. Same goes for thin vs heavy. She has great food recipe ideas. Your loss 💔