Vegan French Onion Dip

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/3 cup unsweetened and unflavored non-dairy milk
• 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, (minced)
• 1/2 cup silken tofu
• 1 pound yellow onions, (thinly sliced)
• Pinch organic sugar
• 1 1/2 cups raw cashews, (soaked in water 4-8 hours, drained and rinsed)
• Salt, (to taste (I used 1 1/2 teaspoons))
• Black pepper, (to taste (I used 1/4 teaspoon))
• Fresh chives, (for serving (optional))