This vegan spinach artic،ke dip is the ultimate game day or party snack. It’s creamy, tangy, savory, and delicious. You won’t be able to get enough!
You don’t have to be vegan to love this vegan spinach artic،ke dip. Just ask Jack. Whenever I make it, he can’t resist going back for seconds…and then thirds… This vegan spinach artic،ke dip is creamy, tangy, and delicious. W، could say no to that?
Instead of the traditional mayo and/or sour cream, blended cashews make up the creamy base of this plant-based dip. Nutritional yeast and onion powder add savory, cheesy flavor, while lemon juice and Dijon mus، give it the perfect bright kick.
If you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing party appetizer or game day snack, make this vegan spinach artic،ke dip. Your dairy-free friends will thank you, and so will everyone else. This vegan spinach dip is seriously tasty. They won’t be able to get enough!
How to Make Vegan Spinach Artic،ke Dip
Ready to try it? This vegan spinach artic،ke dip recipe s،s with simple ingredients:
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach and artic،kes, of course! I use fresh spinach and canned artic،ke hearts. I love the artic،kes’ briny flavor!
- Raw cashews – Blended with a little water, they create the dip’s creamy base.
- Extra-، olive oil – For richness.
- Fresh lemon juice – For bright flavor.
- Nutritional yeast – Not familiar with nutritional yeast? It’s deactivated brewer’s yeast, and it gives plant-based recipes like vegan Parmesan cheese and vegan mac and cheese a delicious cheesy flavor. It does the same here! You won’t miss the cheese in this vegan spinach artic،ke dip.
- Garlic and onion powder – They give the dip a crave-worthy savory taste.
- Fresh c،es – They also add savory, oniony flavor, and they give the dip a nice freshness.
- Dijon mus، – For tang.
- And sea salt – To make all the flavors pop!
Find the complete recipe with measurements below.
S، by prepping the veggies. Blanch the spinach. Then, squeeze out the excess water and roughly c،p it. C،p the c،es and artic،kes, and place them in a bowl with the spinach. Make sure to reserve some c،es for garni،
Subs،ution Option
I love the vi،nt color and delicate texture of fresh spinach in this dip. But in a pinch, frozen spinach works too. 3 ounces of frozen spinach is roughly equivalent to the 5 ounces fresh I call for here.
If you’re using frozen spinach, skip the blan،g step. Instead, simply thaw the spinach and squeeze out any excess water before adding it to the dip.
Next, blend up the cashew base. Place the cashews in a high-s،d blender with the water, olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic, onion powder, mus،, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Recipe Tip
If you don’t have a high-s،d blender, such as a Vitamix, you may want to soak the cashews before blending.
Cover them with warm water, and let them soak for 6 ،urs or overnight. Soaking softens the nuts and makes them easier to blend.
Then, mix up the dip. Pour the cashew cream over the spinach and artic،kes.
Stir to combine…
…and then transfer the dip to an 8-inch oven-safe s،et (a small baking dish would work here too!).
Finally, bake the dip at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
Garnish with the reserved c،es. Serve warm in the pan with tortilla chips, ،ers, crostini, or toasted baguette for dipping. Fresh veggies like carrots, celery sticks, and bell peppers are great with this dip too.
How to Store Vegan Spinach Artic،ke Dip
This vegan spinach artic،ke dip is best right after it’s baked, but leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Enjoy at room temperature, or reheat in the microwave or a 350°F oven.
To make the vegan spinach artic،ke dip ahead, mix the creamy cashew mixture with the veggies up to a day in advance. Tightly cover and store in the fridge. When you’re ready to serve, transfer the dip to an oven-safe dish and bake until warmed through.
More Vegan Appetizers
If you love this vegan spinach artic،ke dip recipe, try one of these easy vegan appetizers next:
Vegan Spinach Artic،ke Dip
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Serves 8
This vegan spinach artic،ke dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer or game day snack. It’s creamy, tangy, and packed with delicious cheesy flavor. Everyone will love it!
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Bring a medium ، of salted water to a boil and set a bowl of ice water nearby. Add the spinach. Immediately use a slotted s، to transfer it to the ice water. Let chill for 1 minute, then drain. Squeeze the excess moisture from the spinach and roughly c،p.
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Place the spinach in a medium bowl and add the artic،kes and c،es, reserving some c،es for garnish.
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In a high-s،d blender, place the cashews, water, olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, garlic, salt, mus،, and onion powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
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Pour the creamy mixture over the spinach and artic،kes and stir to combine. Season to taste.
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Spread the dip in an 8-inch cast iron s،et and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until just warmed through. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the reserved c،es, and serve with toasted baguette.
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