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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

Modified: Feb 8, 2025 · Published: Feb 21, 2019 by Jenna Urben · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip is dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free. Perfect for parties!

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip is dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free. Perfect for parties!

I first made this dip a few hours before a game day party and it was a total hit! Needless to say, I had to document it and share it with y’all.

Vegan Spinach Artichoke dip comes together with a few secret ingredients that I now believe belong in every vegan or dairy-free pantry:

Raw cashews 

I’ve mentioned it in previous posts, but I really can’t believe how long it took me to experiment with cashew based dips. They’re the best!!! So creamy and unlike any non-dairy dip I had before. 

Tapioca starch

This is a new staple in my pantry and I can’t wait to work with it some more. It completely transformed this dip and gave it that traditional stretchy consistency. 

Nutritional yeast 

Nooch, as I lovingly call it has been the number one ingredient I recommend to people who are giving up dairy. It has a slight cheesy and nutty flavor, that totally amps up any dish.

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

Another pro-tip for making this vegan spinach artichoke dip (or really any cashew based recipe) is to let them soak in water overnight. Do not rush this step! It’s important for them to soak for at least eight hours to ensure a smooth base.

Vegan Dairy Free Spinach Artichoke Dip

Enjoy this spinach artichoke dip with tortilla chips, pita chips, French bread, or even your favorite veggies.

If you’ll be serving the dip at a party or need to keep it warm, simply transfer the mixture to a small slow cooker once it comes out of the oven. Enjoy!

Dairy Free Spinach Artichoke Dip

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip is dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free. Perfect for parties!

Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

Author: Jenna Urben
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip is dairy-free, egg-free, and gluten-free. Perfect for parties!
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Ingredients
  

For the blender:

  • ¼ cup raw cashews soaked overnight, rinsed, and drained
  • 1 cup plain dairy-free milk
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca starch
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the sauté pan

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts drained and roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces fresh baby spinach chopped
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a small-medium sized ramekin.
  • Combine cashews, dairy-free milk, tapioca starch, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until the onion is translucent and starting to turn golden. Add the garlic, chili flakes, pepper, and paprika and stir. Cook for another 1 minute.
  • Add the blender mixture into sauté pan. Stir frequently and make sure to scrape around the bottom and edges, to prevent sticking. Continue to stir until everything comes together.
  • Add the spinach and artichoke hearts to the sauté pan and stir everything together. Continue to cook for 3 minutes, until the spinach begins to wilt.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed. Transfer to the prepared ramekin. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the top begins to brown.
  • Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then serve!
Did you make this recipe?Leave a comment below and tag @theurbenlife on social!

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  1. Noelle says

    April 04, 2019 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    I love vegan dips! This one turned out so well, everyone loved it

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      April 04, 2019 at 4:32 pm

      I'm so so happy to hear that!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. brittney says

    March 28, 2019 at 5:20 pm

    This looks so yummy. I've missed my cheeses since we've had to go vegan/paleo/GF at our house. I've never heard of nutritional yeast. What is it and where do I find it? and is it gluten free?

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      March 28, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      Thanks! Oh, I love it 🙂 Nutritional yeast flakes add an awesome nutty, cheesy flavor to dishes. It's gluten-free too! My favorite brand of "nooch" is Bragg's. I order it from Amazon (https://amzn.to/2Wti5Z1) but it's also available in most grocery stores now.

      Reply
  3. Jules Shepard says

    March 04, 2019 at 11:33 am

    This looks outstanding (I love this dip anyway) and love your take! Can't wait to give it a try!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      March 04, 2019 at 11:43 am

      Thanks so much, Jules! I already want to make it again 😉

      Reply
  4. Kelly says

    March 03, 2019 at 9:35 pm

    I think this dip looks amazing - vegan or not. I'm in!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      March 04, 2019 at 7:46 am

      WOOHOO 🙂

      Reply
  5. Maddie says

    February 27, 2019 at 10:43 am

    This looks really yummy! I am always on the hunt for new vegan dips! I feel like there isn't many out there!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      March 02, 2019 at 7:00 pm

      Yay 🙂 Thanks, Maddie!! You're so right – I should share some more!

      Reply
  6. Jackie says

    February 26, 2019 at 12:32 pm

    I love that it has red pepper flakes and paprika! So tasty!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      March 02, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      Oh, heck yes 🙂 Thanks so much!

      Reply
  7. Kayla James says

    February 25, 2019 at 10:35 pm

    I'm in LOVE with spinach artichoke dip so I can't wait to try this! This looks delicious and I can't wait to share it with one of my vegan friends this weekend!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      March 02, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      Thanks so much, Kayla 🙂

      Reply
  8. Sarah | texasweettea.com says

    February 25, 2019 at 4:16 pm

    Oh my goodness I am definitely saving this for later! Spinach artichoke dip is one of my fave things ever! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    xo,
    Sarah | texasweettea.com

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      March 02, 2019 at 6:59 pm

      Yay 🙂 So happy to hear that! Enjoy!!

      Reply
  9. Jennifer Morrison says

    February 22, 2019 at 1:10 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so amazing! My vegan sister love this dip! I can't wait to make it for her.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      February 22, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      I'm thrilled to find out what she thinks 🙂

      Reply
  10. Mama Writes Reviews says

    February 22, 2019 at 9:38 am

    YUM! I recently discovered I can't eat dairy, so I've been looking for some tasty dairy free options. This is great!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      February 22, 2019 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks 🙂 I'm glad you found this recipe and my blog! Everything I share is dairy-free, so I hope you find more helpful posts like this one. Let me know if you ever have any questions or recipe requests!

      Reply
  11. Bailey says

    February 22, 2019 at 7:43 am

    YES! I have been looking for a good dairy-free spinch artichoke dip to try! I can't wait to make this.

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      February 22, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Yay! So happy to hear that, Bailey 🙂 Enjoy!!

      Reply
  12. Rach says

    February 21, 2019 at 3:19 pm

    This look super delish! I am not a vegan but I have all of these healthy ingredients besides the artichoke hearts! I think this is a great alternative to a fatty dip 🙂 I'll have to give it a try!

    Reply
    • Jenna | The Urben Life says

      February 22, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Thanks, Rach! I hope you give it a try soon 🙂

      Reply

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