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Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip
This vegan spinach and artichoke dip is made with a creamy cashew and silken tofu base, seasoned with garlic and chives, and served up piping hot.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 483 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups raw cashews soaked in water 4 to 8 hours, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup silken tofu preferably a refrigerated variety, and not a shelf-stable one
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper hot sauce
- ¾ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup unflavored soy or almond milk
- 1 cup frozen spinach thawed and squeezed to remove excess water
- 1 cup frozen artichoke hearts thawed and squeezed to remove excess water
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives plus more for topping
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes plus more for topping
Instructions
- Place the cashews, tofu, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, hot sauce, ¾ teaspoon of salt, and black pepper into the bowl of a food processor fitted with an S-blade. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- With the food processor running, drizzle in the milk, using just enough to get the mixture to a creamy consistency, with a thickness like that of sour cream.
- Add spinach, artichoke hearts, chives, and red pepper flakes to the food processor. Pulse just until the spinach and artichokes are finely chopped and fully incorporated into the base.
- Taste test and season with additional salt, if desired.
- To heat the dip, scoop it into a saucepan and place over medium heat. Heat, stirring constantly, just until the dip reaches the desired temperature. You can add a splash or two of milk if it begins to dry out. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl and serve with crackers, bread, or veggies.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
483kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Sodium
805mg
(34%)
Potassium
1125mg
(32%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
6648IU
(133%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
171mg
(17%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Sodium | 805mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1125mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 6648IU | 133% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.