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Vegan Creamed Spinach

This healthy Creamed Spinach recipe is made with a creamy garlic cashew sauce to keep it dairy-free. It has all the flavor you love, without the cheese. This also works well with kale!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole cashews (about 150g)
  • 3 pounds spinach , stems trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion , minced
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1.5 teaspoons fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

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  1. Place the cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Soak for 1 hour.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the spinach. Cook until bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes. (If using frozen spinach, it might take a few more minutes to thaw.) Pour the spinach into a colander and apply pressure to the top to remove all of the liquid. Transfer the spinach to a cutting board and coarsely chop it. If there’s still a lot of liquid coming out, place a towel over the top and apply pressure to soak up any remaining water.
  3. Heat the olive oil in the same pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the spinach and cook for 5 minutes more.
  4. Meanwhile, drain the cashews and add them to a blender with the water, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and nutmeg. Blend on high for about 1 minute, until very smooth.
  5. Stir the cashew cream into the spinach mixture, then remove from the heat. Serve immediately.
Make It Ahead
  1. This dish can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Return the mixture to a skillet over medium-low heat and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 459mg (19%) Potassium 857mg (24%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 12760IU (255%) Vitamin C 39.2mg (44%) Calcium 143mg (14%) Iron 4.6mg (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131

% Daily Value*

Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 459mg 19%
Potassium 857mg 18%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 12760IU 255%
Vitamin C 39.2mg 44%
Calcium 143mg 14%
Iron 4.6mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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