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Vegan Spinach Dip

Whether you're vegan or not, this spinach dip is just as addictive as the real thing, minus all the guilt.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 196 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 400 grams soft tofu
  • 100 grams raw cashew nuts (¾ cup soaked in water overnight and drained)
  • 25 grams nutritional yeast (~¼ cup)
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 grams salt (~½ teaspoon)
  • 260 grams spinach (175 grams cooked and squeezed)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 175 grams onion (1 medium )
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 100 grams water chestnuts (diced)
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • paprika

Instructions

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  1. Add the tofu, soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, vinegar, and salt to the bowl of a high-speed blender (such as a Vitamix) and blend until it forms a smooth puree. If the blender won't spin, try adding a little water (or coconut milk) at a time and use the tamper to help it along. The mixture should have the consistency of pudding.
  2. Chop the roots off the spinach and put it into a large bowl. Wash the spinach under running water while agitating it with your fingers until the water is no longer muddy. Then, stop the water and give any remaining grit a chance to settle to the bottom of the water.
  3. Lift the floating spinach off the top of the water, leaving any remaining sand at the bottom of the bowl.
  4. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the spinach. Boil until the spinach is tender. 1-2 minutes.
  5. Drain the spinach, rinse with cold water and then squeeze the excess water out of the spinach.
  6. Chop the spinach into small pieces.
  7. Add the oil, onions and garlic to a frying pan and sauté over medium-high heat until the onions are a caramel brown color and have reduced to about ¼ of their original volume.
  8. Add the water chestnuts and spinach and, sauté to heat through.
  9. Turn down the heat and add the tofu and cashew puree. Stir constantly until the spinach dip is heated through. Adjust salt to taste.
  10. Drizzle with a little olive oil and then dust with paprika. Serve with vegetables and bread.

Nutrition Information

Calories 196kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 236mg (10%) Potassium 617mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 4065IU (81%) Vitamin C 14.9mg (17%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 196

% Daily Value*

Calories 196kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 236mg 10%
Potassium 617mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 4065IU 81%
Vitamin C 14.9mg 17%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

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