🌱 Vegan Spinach Dip (with Cashews)

This creamy vegan spinach dip uses soaked cashews instead of dairy for a rich, velvety base. Blended with garlic, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast, it’s full of cheesy flavor — without the cheese. A touch of olive oil makes it extra smooth and luxurious.

Fresh spinach is quickly sautéed or steamed, then folded into the cashew blend for a vibrant green color and savory depth. You can also toss in artichokes, herbs, or chili flakes for a twist. The result is satisfying, comforting, and surprisingly healthy.

Serve warm or chilled with crackers, veggies, or sourdough. Perfect for parties, picnics, or just snacking straight from the fridge. It’s plant-based, protein-rich, and totally addictive.

🌱 Vegan Spinach Dip (with Cashews)

Ingredients

For the cashew cream:

• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked 4 hours or boiled for 10 minutes)
• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

For the dip:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 5 oz fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen, thawed and drained well)
• Salt and pepper to taste

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🥣 Instructions

1. Soak the cashews:
   • If you didn’t pre-soak, boil the cashews for 10 minutes to soften.
   • Drain and set aside.
2. Make the cashew cream:
   • In a high-speed blender, combine the soaked cashews, water, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
   • Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a splash more water if too thick.
3. Sauté the spinach:
   • In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil.
   • Add onion (if using) and sauté for 3–5 minutes until translucent.
   • Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
   • Add spinach and cook until wilted (about 2–3 minutes for fresh; warm through for thawed frozen spinach).
   • Season with salt and pepper.
4. Combine:
   • Stir the cashew cream into the pan with the spinach mixture.
   • Mix until well combined and heated through.
   • Taste and adjust seasoning (add more lemon juice, salt, or garlic if desired).
5. Serve:
   • Serve warm or chilled with crackers, bread, pita, or veggie sticks.