Although many of us will continue to avoid gatherings or having guests over at our homes, the holidays are coming up! Whether we have guests to entertain or not, it's always a good idea to have a delicious appetizer on the table! This vegan spinach and artichoke dip is dairy-free and gluten-free but full of creamy coconut milk, cheesy nutritional yeast, and cashews!
What is spinach and artichoke dip?
Traditional spinach and artichoke dip is made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and cheese, with chopped spinach and artichoke hearts. It's rich, it's creamy, and a great appetizer or snack to serve to guests along with crackers, bread, or vegetable sticks!
Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan spinach and artichoke dip
So how do we make spinach and artichoke dip that's vegan friendly? It's actually quite simple! This vegan dip is super creamy thanks to the combination of raw cashews and coconut milk puréed in the blender. And the nutritional yeast, salt, and apple cider vinegar make the dip cheesy without adding any cheese!
How to make vegan spinach and artichoke dip
In a high-power blender, add the raw cashews, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, salt, pepper, tapioca starch, paprika, and miso. Blend until it becomes a smooth purée and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a pan on medium heat, and sautée the finely chopped onions until translucent about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the minced garlic, chopped spinach and artichoke, and sautée for another 2 minutes.
Pour the coconut milk mixture into the pan and combine with the sautéed vegetables. Continue stirring for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to your preferred dip consistency. Pour into an oven safe dish and put it under the broiler for about 10 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown.
What do you serve vegan spinach and artichoke dip with?
Vegan spinach and artichoke dip is great served with crackers, bread, chips, or your favorite vegetables! I love serving mine with salted crackers, carrot sticks, and celery sticks!
Can I make it ahead?
Yes! Make the dip and keep it in the fridge until you're ready to serve, then just bake until golden!
Do I have to bake it?
Nope. After the dip thickens in the pan, you can pour it into a bowl and serve it just like that! You can also serve it cold the next day, but I personally think it tastes better when you reheat it in the microwave.
Other vegan appetizers and side dishes to serve this holiday season!
- Lazy girl's creamy pumpkin soup
- Nachos with jackfruit and vegan queso
- Pani popo - Samoan sweet coconut milk buns
- Arroz valenciana
- Macaroni gratin
- Red curry mac and cheese
Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup / 150g raw cashews, soaked in water overnight
- 1 can / 400g Chef's Choice coconut milk
- ¼ cup / 45g nutritional yeast
- 1½ tablespoons / 23g apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon / 6g fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
- 2 teaspoons miso
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups / 300g frozen spinach, defrosted and chopped
- 1 can / 240g artichoke hearts, in brine, chopped
- 1 tablespoon / 13g olive oil
Instructions
- In a high-power blender, add the raw cashews, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, salt, pepper, tapioca starch, paprika, and miso. Blend until it becomes a smooth purée and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan on medium heat, and sautée the finely chopped onions until translucent about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the minced garlic, chopped spinachand artichoke hearts, and sautée for another 2 minutes.
- Pour the coconut milk mixture into the pan and combine with the sautéed vegetables. Continue stirring for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens to your preferred dip consistency. Pour into an oven safe dish and put it under the broiler for about 10 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown.
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