Vegan Creamed Spinach
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of Vegan Creamed Spinach, a plant-based twist on the classic comfort food. Made with fresh spinach, creamy coconut cream, and the nutty flavor of nutritional yeast, this dish delivers all the decadence you crave without dairy. A silky base of almond milk, vegan butter, and aromatic spices like nutmeg and black pepper creates a luscious sauce that lovingly coats the tender spinach. Quick and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect as a side dish for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts. It's a wholesome, dairy-free delight that will satisfy vegans and non-vegans alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh spinach
- 200 ml coconut cream
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic clove
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 250 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly and let it drain in a colander to remove excess water.
In a large skillet or pot, melt the vegan butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until it becomes translucent.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cornstarch, cooking for about 1 minute.
Slowly add the almond milk to the skillet, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Increase the heat to medium and add the coconut cream. Stir until the mixture begins to thicken.
Add the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg, stirring well to combine.
Add the spinach to the skillet in batches, allowing it to wilt in the sauce.
Once all the spinach is incorporated and tender, taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Serve the creamed spinach hot as a side dish, garnishing with a sprinkle of additional nutritional yeast if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.4 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.5 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3169 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.9 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 110.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 974 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 897 mg | 19% | |
*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.
