Dairy-Free Creamed Spinach
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Dairy-Free Creamed Spinach, a rich and flavorful twist on the classic side dish that's completely free of dairy. Featuring fresh spinach cooked to perfection and a velvety sauce made from unsweetened almond milk, full-fat coconut milk, and a touch of nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami flavor, this recipe is as satisfying as it is wholesome. With hints of garlic, onion, and nutmeg, and a splash of Dijon mustard for a tangy depth, every bite is bursting with creamy, savory goodness. Perfect for those following vegan, dairy-free, or plant-based diets, this easy-to-make side dish takes just 35 minutes from start to finish. Serve it alongside your favorite main dishes or as part of a festive feast to impress everyone at the table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams fresh spinach
- 240 milliliters unsweetened almond milk
- 120 milliliters full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and trim the spinach, then allow it to dry.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the fresh spinach to the pot in batches, stirring occasionally until it is wilted and reduced in volume, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond milk, coconut milk, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Pour the milk mixture over the wilted spinach. Stir well to combine and increase the heat to bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the creamed spinach thicken, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve the dairy-free creamed spinach warm as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
975 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.5 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3424 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.6 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 38.8 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1434 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 38.5 mg | 214% | |
| Potassium | 920 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
