Certainly! Here’s a delicious recipe for Cheesy Vegan Spinach and artichoke Dip:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 1 hour (or overnight)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- One tablespoon of nutritional yeast
- One tablespoon of lemon juice
- Two cloves garlic, minced
- One teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- One tablespoon of olive oil
- One small onion, finely chopped
- 1 (10-ounce) package of frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup vegan shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup vegan shredded Parmesan cheese
- Additional vegan cheese for topping (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
- Tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks for serving
Instructions:
Prepare Cashew Cream:
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender with almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Sauté Onion and Greens:
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
Add thawed and drained spinach to the skillet. Cook for a few minutes until excess moisture evaporates.
Combine Cashew Cream, Vegetables, and Cheese:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cashew cream with the sautéed onions and spinach. Add chopped artichoke hearts, vegan shredded mozzarella, and vegan shredded Parmesan. Mix well.
Bake:
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Optionally, sprinkle additional vegan cheese on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the dip is hot and bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Garnish and Serve:
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Serve the cheesy vegan spinach & artichoke dip with tortilla chips, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks.
This vegan spin on a classic spinach and artichoke dip is creamy, cheesy, and perfect for parties or gatherings. Enjoy!