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.
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.
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!
Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
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
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!
Noelle says
I love vegan dips! This one turned out so well, everyone loved it
Jenna | The Urben Life says
I'm so so happy to hear that!! 🙂
brittney says
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?
Jenna | The Urben Life says
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.
Jules Shepard says
This looks outstanding (I love this dip anyway) and love your take! Can't wait to give it a try!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much, Jules! I already want to make it again 😉
Kelly says
I think this dip looks amazing - vegan or not. I'm in!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
WOOHOO 🙂
Maddie says
This looks really yummy! I am always on the hunt for new vegan dips! I feel like there isn't many out there!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yay 🙂 Thanks, Maddie!! You're so right – I should share some more!
Jackie says
I love that it has red pepper flakes and paprika! So tasty!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Oh, heck yes 🙂 Thanks so much!
Kayla James says
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!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much, Kayla 🙂
Sarah | texasweettea.com says
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
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yay 🙂 So happy to hear that! Enjoy!!
Jennifer Morrison says
This looks so amazing! My vegan sister love this dip! I can't wait to make it for her.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
I'm thrilled to find out what she thinks 🙂
Mama Writes Reviews says
YUM! I recently discovered I can't eat dairy, so I've been looking for some tasty dairy free options. This is great!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
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!
Bailey says
YES! I have been looking for a good dairy-free spinch artichoke dip to try! I can't wait to make this.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yay! So happy to hear that, Bailey 🙂 Enjoy!!
Rach says
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!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks, Rach! I hope you give it a try soon 🙂