Easy Vegan Spinach Dip
Creamy, flavorful, and completely dairy-free, this Easy Vegan Spinach Dip is the perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Made with nutrient-packed fresh spinach, protein-rich raw cashews, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this plant-based appetizer comes together in just 15 minutes of prep. The secret to its rich, cheesy flavor lies in the addition of nutritional yeast, while unsweetened almond milk ensures a velvety texture. Whether served warm or chilled, this dip pairs beautifully with crispy crackers, crunchy veggie sticks, or warm pita bread. Healthy, versatile, and irresistibly delicious, this vegan spinach dip will have everyone coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.75 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Begin by soaking the raw cashews in hot water for 15 minutes to soften them. Drain and set aside.
Wash the spinach thoroughly. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until wilted. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked cashews, almond milk, nutritional yeast, garlic cloves, lemon juice, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Add the sautéed spinach to the blender and pulse a few times until the spinach is evenly distributed but still retains some texture.
Taste the dip and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice as needed.
Transfer the spinach dip to a serving dish and serve immediately with fresh vegetable sticks, crackers, or pita bread. Alternatively, refrigerate for an hour to serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
160 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.7 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 181 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% | |
*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.
