Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip A Healthy Recipe that Tastes Indulgent
August 17, 2020
I don't know about you, but spinach dip was one of my favorite indulgences before I went vegan. For me, it's associated with lazy Sundays watching football with my friends, eating only the yummiest and unhealthiest of appetizers.
Like so many of my other recipes, this one came about after I tried other people's recipes and was met with disappointment. So I created the most deliciously creamy, cheesy vegan spinach dip... and then I ate the whole pot of it in several days. I decided to get on the scale to see the damage I'd done with my overindulgence. To my shock, I had lost 3 pounds. Now I'm not saying this is a miracle recipe, but... it might be. It tastes sinful, but the ingredients are actually fairly healthy. So go ahead and indulge, guilt-free!
My friends kept asking me for the recipe for this one, so here you go, friends!
Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Yield12 servings
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time48 minutes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup raw, unsalted cashews
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp. tapioca flour (tapioca starch), optional
- 2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 oz. fresh baby spinach, chopped
- extra-virgin olive oil for cooking
- 1 cup marinated seasoned artichoke hearts, chopped (I use Trader Joe's artichoke antipasto which is already cut, or I'll chop TJ's marinated artichoke heart quarters if I want larger pieces of artichoke)
- plain, unsweetened almond milk (or other non-dairy milk), as needed
Instructions
If you have a high-powered blender, you can skip this step. Soak your cashews in the water for 2 hours; or boil them for 10 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine the cashews and water in a blender and blend until smooth (about 5 minutes). After the cashew mix is smooth, add in the tapioca flour, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper, and blend until itās evenly mixed.
Preheat a large pan over medium heat. Add olive oil and the chopped onion and cook until it just starts to turn golden. Use a wooden spoon to stir while it cooks.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for another minute or so. Turn down the heat to medium-low
Add the chopped spinach and cook until itās wilted, soft, and dark green. Remove from heat.
![Onions, garlic, spinach, and artichokes in a pan]()
Vegetables, chopped, cooked, and ready to be smothered in cashew sauce.Mix in the artichokes, cashew sauce, and vegan mozzarella. Stir well so that all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
This recipe creates a thick, creamy consistency that I like, but if the mix is too thick for you, add some almond milk as needed (keep in mind it will get thicker as it bakes).
![Spinach dip in a pan, ready to be baked]()
Make sure that all your ingredients are evenly mixed throughout your pan.Transfer the mixture to a broiler-safe metal pan. (I use a cast-iron pan for both steps, so transferring it is not necessary if your pan is already broiler-safe).
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, then turn the broiler on high for 2-3 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Notes & Hints
Be sure to use a broiler-safe metal pan. Glass or ceramic dishes may not hold up to the heat of the broiler! I like using a cast-iron pan for both steps so I have fewer dishes to clean.
Nutrition Data
Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe;Ā Calories: 132;Ā Fat: 10 g.;Ā Saturated Fat: 4 g.;Ā Cholesterol: 0 mg.;Ā Sodium: 351 mg.;Ā Carbohydrates: 7 g.;Ā Fiber: 2 g.;Ā Sugar: 1 g.;Ā Protein: 3 g.;Ā Vitamin A: 1110 mcg. RAE;Ā Vitamin B12: 1 mcg.;Ā Vitamin C: 5 mg.;Ā Vitamin D: 0 mcg.;Ā Calcium: 29 mg.;Ā Iron: 1 mg.;Ā Potassium: 155 mg.;Ā Zinc: 1 mg.Note: This data should be used only as an estimate. Please see the nutrition section of my terms and conditions for more information on how this data is calculated.
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