Dairy-Free Spinach Stewed Sauce
Indulge in the creamy richness of this Dairy-Free Spinach Stewed Sauce, a wholesome yet indulgent recipe that's perfect for anyone seeking plant-based comfort food. Featuring the earthy sweetness of fresh spinach, the velvety texture of full-fat coconut milk, and the umami boost of nutritional yeast, this sauce is both dairy-free and bursting with flavor. Infused with garlic, onion, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, it comes together in just 30 minutes for a quick and satisfying meal. Whether served over pasta, rice, roasted vegetables, or baked potatoes, this versatile sauce delivers decadence without dairy, making it ideal for vegan, lactose-free, and healthy eating lifestyles. Simple enough for weeknight dinners yet elegant enough for gatherings, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make on repeat.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups Fresh baby spinach, chopped
- 1 cup Coconut milk (unsweetened, full-fat)
- 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, being careful not to let it burn.
Add the chopped spinach to the pan in batches, stirring constantly until it wilts down, about 5-7 minutes.
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
Sprinkle in the nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Stir in the lemon juice just before serving, adjusting seasoning to taste with more salt or pepper if necessary.
Serve hot over your choice of pasta, rice, roasted vegetables, or as a topping for baked potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1055 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.3 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1806 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.5 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 458 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 3366 mg | 72% | |
*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.
