This vegan spinach artichoke dip is one of my all-time favorite dips! It’s so rich and incredibly creamy. Serve it with whole wheat crackers and you’re good to go for your next party!
I can never get enough of artichokes. Whether they are on a pizza, in a pasta dish, or just by themselves. And a creamy vegan artichoke dip? YES, please!!
I LOVE bringing this vegan spinach dip to parties and family get-togethers. Or sometimes we just enjoy it on the couch while watching Netflix. Haha! It’s the little things that make life great, isn’t it?
Why This Spinach Artichoke Dip Is So Much Healthier Than Regular Spinach Artichoke Dip:
And the best thing is that it’s so much healthier than regular spinach artichoke dip. Instead of sour cream, mayonnaise, and Parmesan, this vegan spinach artichoke dip calls for white beans and cashews.
They make it incredibly creamy and healthy at the same time! So this vegan dip is not only super delicious but also packed with protein! For the cheesy flavor, I added nutritional yeast, which is also full of vitamins, minerals, and protein.
What You Need For This Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip:
You only need very basic ingredients for this vegan spinach artichoke dip. Nothing fancy or hard to find.
You need:
- canned white beans
- cashews
- fresh spinach
- canned artichokes
- fresh lemon juice
- nutritional yeast
- one onion
- and of course salt and pepper
As always, you can find the full ingredient list as well as the detailed recipe instructions in a separate, printable recipe box at the end of this post.
How To Make This Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
The recipe for this healthy spinach artichoke dip is pretty easy! It’s ready in just 15 minutes.
STEP 1: Drain the canned white beans and put them in a blender together with the cashews. If you want to make it a bit easier for your blender, you can soak them in water for 4-6 hours before using them.
STEP 2: Once you’re done blending the cashews and the white beans, heat some oil in a large pan and sauté the onion and cook the spinach for a couple of minutes.
STEP 3: Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper and you’re good to go.
Recipe Notes:
- The cashews you use for this dip should be unsalted and not roasted.
- It’s very important to use a good high speed blender for this spinach artichoke dip. Otherwise the base that is made of cashews and white beans won’t become as creamy.
- I used a Vitamix and I didn’t soak the cashews. However, if you want to you can soak them for 4-6 hours or even overnight if you have enough time.
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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- salt
- pepper
- red pepper flakes (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley, to serve
Instructions
- Rinse an drain the canned white beans and put them in a blender together with the cashews, the lemon juice, and the nutritional yeast. If you want to make it a bit easier for your blender, you can soak them in water for 4-6 hours before using them. Put aside.
- Heat some oil in a large pan and sauté the onion for about 3 minutes until they become translucent. After 2 minutes, add the garlic. Then add the spinach and cook for 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the artichokes and stir in the white bean cashew mixture.
- Again season with salt, pepper, and if using red pepper flakes. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve with whole wheat sesame crackers.
Notes
- The cashews you use for this dip should be unsalted and not roasted.
- It's very important to use a good high speed blender for this spinach artichoke dip. Otherwise the base that is made of cashews and white beans won't become as creamy.
- I used a Vitamix and I didn't soak the cashews. However, if you want to you can soak them for 4-6 hours or even overnight if you have enough time.
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