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vegan spinach dip

VEGAN SPINACH DIP

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Veronique - adashofwholesome.com

Ingredients

For the creamy base:

  • 1 cup raw cashews , soaked overnight
  • 1 cup potatoes , cubed
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cashew milk , or other nut milk
  • 6 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp arrowroot flour
  • 7 jalapeño rings , about 1 inch diameter (“tamed” variety)
  • 3 tbsp pickled jalapeño brine
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt
  • Pinch black pepper

Dip add-ins:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 3 large green onions , finely chopped
  • 5 oz fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt
  • Pinch black pepper

Instructions

  1. The night before you are ready to make this spinach dip, cover raw cashews with water in an air tight container and place in the fridge for at least 8 hours.

  2. In a small sauce pan, cover cubed potatoes with water, bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook until fork tender (about 8-10 minutes). 

  3. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews and drain the boiled potatoes.

  4. Place all the ingredients for the creamy base in a high-speed blender. Blend until very smooth (about a minute).

  5. Heat up a large skillet over medium heat.

  6. Add in the olive oil, onions, and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes stirring constantly to ensure that the garlic does not burn. 

  7. Add the baby spinach to the skillet and stir gently until the spinach is well wilted. This will take about 2-3 minutes.

  8. Pour the creamy base into the skillet and stir very well. The spinach has a tendency of clumping in the wilting process. Stir the sauce mixture until the spinach is evenly spread out throughout the creamy sauce. 

  9. Cook over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes or until slightly thickened. 

  10. Pour the sauce into your desired serving dish and let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

  11. Serve with your choice of chips, crackers or veggies and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

  • If a crust forms on the top of your dip after it has been sitting out for a while, simply stir it again and it will be good to go.

  • This sauce reheats very well and can be made ahead of time. Simply re-heat in a large skillet.