Paleo Creamy Spinach Sauce
Elevate your Paleo meals with this velvety Paleo Creamy Spinach Sauce, a nutrient-rich and dairy-free delight that's ready in just 20 minutes! Made with fresh spinach leaves, rich coconut cream, and a zesty touch of lemon juice, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of creamy texture and vibrant flavor. Nutritional yeast adds a hint of cheesy umami goodness, while onion and garlic bring savory depth. Blended to silky perfection, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip. Whether you're following a Paleo diet or looking for a wholesome, plant-based sauce, this quick and healthy recipe promises to be a game-changer for your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 medium, chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute, ensuring not to burn the garlic.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, stirring occasionally, about 3-4 minutes.
Transfer the cooked spinach mixture to a blender or food processor.
Add the coconut cream, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, sea salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the sauce back to the skillet and warm over low heat for 1-2 minutes if needed before serving.
Drizzle or serve over your favorite Paleo dishes such as grilled chicken or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1214 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.6 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.6 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1327 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.6 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1059 mg | 23% | |
*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.
