Perfect Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach artichoke dip is a staple of any big game day, but not everyone can enjoy this cheesy delight! We’ve created a dairy-free, plant-based recipe for every football fan to snack on. Traditional, dairy-full alternatives can be found below.
MAKES 6-8 SERVINGS (SERVE AS AN APPETIZER OR SIDE)
Ingredients
- 1 cup cashew cream
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup vegan cream cheese
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella, shredded
- Olive oil (for greasing the baking dish)
- Sliced baguette, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375 F.
- In a large pan, sauté the chopped spinach over medium heat until wilted.
- Add the chopped artichoke hearts and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined. Remove from heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cashew cream, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Add the sautéed spinach and artichokes, vegan mayonnaise, vegan cream cheese, and vegan mozzarella. Mix until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil. Transfer the mixture to the baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake at 375 F for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly, and the top is lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Serve with sliced baguette, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks.
Traditional Dip
For a traditional spinach artichoke dip, replace the nutritional yeast, vegan mayonnaise, vegan cream cheese, vegan mozzarella, and cashew cream for 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Then, follow the method as stated above.
Running out of time to cook? Pick up some premade, plant-based dips by Violife at the Co-op!
