Dairy-Free Creamy Spinach Sauce
Transform your meals with the irresistible richness of Dairy-Free Creamy Spinach Sauce, a plant-based alternative perfect for pasta, rice, or as a flavorful topping for roasted vegetables. This vibrant recipe combines fresh spinach, creamy coconut milk, and nutritional yeast for a luscious dairy-free base, while a hint of nutmeg and fresh lemon juice elevate the flavor profile to gourmet heights. Prep is quick and easy—ready in just 25 minutes—and the use of cornstarch creates a silky texture without any cream or cheese. Whether you’re vegan, lactose-intolerant, or simply craving something wholesome yet decadent, this healthy spinach sauce is guaranteed to impress at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Begin by washing and drying the spinach leaves thoroughly. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the spinach leaves to the skillet and stir until the leaves are wilted, about 3 minutes.
Transfer the cooked spinach, onions, and garlic mixture to a blender. Add in the coconut milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Dissolve the cornstarch in water to create a slurry.
Pour the spinach mixture back into the skillet over low heat and add the cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously until the sauce starts to thicken, about 3 minutes.
Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper to taste, if needed.
Remove from heat and serve the sauce warm over your choice of pasta, rice, or as a flavorful addition to your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.4 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.9 g | 274% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2483 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.9 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1571 mg | 33% | |
*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.
