I didn’t think the perfect appetizer existed until I created this CREAMY vegan spinach artichoke dip.
Enjoy the creaminess, richness and cheesiness of a spinach artichoke dip without the guilt or stomach ache. This dip is 100% plant-based, oil-free, vegan, gluten-free and beyond delicious. Your taste buds and your guests will thank me later.
Just saying, this is ABSOLUTELY amazing for the holiday season. Gather your friends and family around some of this creamy vegan spinach artichoke dip and they will be blown away.
How do you make this creamy vegan spinach artichoke dip?
The recipe starts by sautéing spinach, garlic and artichokes in a pan until all of the moisture is cooked out. This allows for the dip to take on more of a creamy texture instead of being watery. You want this to mimic the creaminess of cheese in the best way possible.
This process takes about 15-20 minutes depending on how much moisture the spinach and artichokes are holding.
You will blend the “creamy” aspect to the dip in a high speed blender like a Vitamix or Blend Tec. A high powered blender allows for the sauce to be completely smooth – no one wants a chunky cashew dip.
Once I add the sauce in, I spread it evenly, then pop it in the oven. You won’t have to wait all day for the creamy vegan spinach artichoke dip to be done, all you have to do is bake it for 25-30 minutes at 425 degrees F, then SAY HELLO to the best dip ever. I paired the dip with veggies and chips and omg…it is life changing.
I used my oven safe pan to make this easier; you can’t beat a 1-pan appetizer.
What makes this creamy vegan spinach artichoke dip healthy?
The base of the dip is made from cashews and tofu. So much healthier than your traditional dairy based dips. Dairy causes a lot of inflammation, skin issues, allergies, stomach and digestive issues and more. This dairy-free dip won’t give you that heavy feeling after eating it. Its packed with vitamins and minerals from the spinach and artichokes too.
I love that this dip also has a ton of plant-based protein from the cashews and tofu. The balance of protein and healthy fats in this meal are great for satiety and balancing your blood sugar.
Will my non-vegan friends and family enjoy this?
The short answer is YES. Anyone who enjoys food will love this.
I shared it with my non-vegan future father-in-law and he gobbled it up, I think he might have eaten 80% of the pan (lol!). He isn’t vegan but he loves trying new ways of eating. We definitely got the thumbs up from him on this one. Do you have someone in your family or maybe a skeptical friend who isn’t too sure about a plant-based diet? Make this for them and they will be much more open to the amazing food you can eat when following a plant-based lifestyle.
This creamy vegan spinach artichoke dip is:
Creamy
Savory
Rich
Decadent
Mouth-watering
Heavenly
Cheesy
Vegan goodness
Get Your Greens
Need to get your greens in but finding it hard to eat raw vegetables? This dip is FILLED with spinach. If you have picky kids or if you’re picky yourself, sneaking greens into recipes like this is a great way to ensure you’re receiving enough veggies in your daily diet. I know I’d rather eat spinach if it’s inside of an amazing dip like this. I promise your kids will eat this and be obsessed with it. They will be begging you to make more. Even picky adults will like this classic dip.
When you pair veggies with a creamy dip, it makes the veggies hard to resist.
What’s the best way to store this creamy vegan spinach artichoke dip?
Great news: the leftovers for the dip hold up really well. Store extra dip in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze it as well. Honestly, there probably won’t be any leftovers because between you, your friends and your family, it will be eaten in 5 seconds flat.
Because this dip is made with real, fresh ingredients, with no preservatives, you should not keep in the fridge for more than 4-5 days.
A few important tips:
- I think frozen spinach works best because of the volume you need
- This pairs well with bread, chips, or veggies.
- Soft tofu works best
- Make sure to cook the veggies until all of the moisture is cooked out – you don’t want a wet dip.
- Don’t eat soy? Replace tofu with more cashews, white beans or steamed potatoes.
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Creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip (oil-free)
Creamy, cheesy, savory and the perfect plant-based appetizer for your guests. Great for game day, the holidays and for the whole family.
prep time 15 minutes mins
cook time 25 minutes mins
total time 40 minutes mins
the ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews boiled for 10 minutes to soften
- 1/2 block soft tofu
- 1.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 cup almond milk
- 20 oz frozen chopped spinach thawed and strained
- 1 tbsp fresh minced garlic
- 2 cans artichokes in water not oil (drained)
instructions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. You can use a medium/large cast iron skillet so you can transfer the dip directly into the oven or prepare a 9x9 baking dish.
Add garlic, frozen spinach and artichokes to the pan and saute until on high heat until all of the moisture is cooked out. This should take about 15 minutes.
For the creamy sauce, add the boiled cashews, tofu, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt and almond milk into a high speed blender like a Vitamix. Blend until completely smooth.
Pour the sauce into the spinach mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.
Transfer into a baking dish or place the cast iron skillet (or oven safe pan), into the oven! Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Serve warm and enjoy!
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In good health,
Danielle
