Thai Spinach Dip
Elevate your appetizer game with this creamy, flavor-packed Thai Spinach Dip! Infused with the rich, aromatic essence of red curry paste and coconut milk, this dip brings an irresistible Southeast Asian twist to the classic spinach dip. Fresh spinach is sautéed with garlic and simmered in a luscious base of soy sauce, lime juice, and a hint of brown sugar, then blended with velvety cream cheese for a smooth, decadent finish. Garnished with crushed peanuts, fresh cilantro, and green onions, every bite delivers a harmonious balance of spicy, tangy, and nutty notes. Perfect for pairing with vegetables, pita chips, or crackers, this 15-minute recipe is an ideal crowd-pleaser for your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Green onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Red curry paste
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 2 tsp Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Crushed peanuts, for garnish
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
Begin by rinsing and roughly chopping the spinach. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
Add the coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar to the skillet. Mix well and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until it wilts, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese with the cooked spinach mixture. Use a blender or food processor to puree the mixture until smooth. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Transfer the dip to a serving dish and top with chopped green onions, crushed peanuts, and cilantro.
Serve warm or at room temperature with fresh vegetables, pita chips, or crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.2 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.1 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 229 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2416 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.4 g | ||
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 935 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.
