Vegan Artichoke Dip – you’ve never had it so good

This Vegan Artichoke Dip is for all you dip lovers out there, especially the ones who have special pot luck shirts that say, “I’m here for the dip.”  You know who you are.  If prepared for a small enough group, or in large enough quantities, this dip is sure to spoil your dinner, as any good dip should.  It also makes for a great addition to a brunch table – something for your vegetarian friends at the lox and bagels party, though all the lox eaters will probably still try to hog it all anyway.

12 oz Firm Silken Tofu – drained*

14 oz can artichoke hearts or quarters – drained and rough chopped

1/3 cup nutritional yeast

2-3 Garlic Cloves – smashed and minced

1 T fresh thyme

1 T whole grain or dijon mustard

1 T apple cider vinegar

1 big fat pinch of red pepper flakes

1/3 cup chopped parsley

1/4 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes

2 T rinsed and chopped capers

1/4 cup bread crumbs (I used crumbled up WASA crackers) to sprinkle on top (optional)
OR 1/4 cup gluten free bread crumbs (Mary’s crackers work well)

* this is for convenience as most of you will get the 12 oz boxes they sell at the store.  However, if you have a tub of it, (I get the Horium Super Smooth 1000 gram container) you may want to go for 18 oz, or a box and a half!