Vegan Spinach Dip
Here is a twist on a traditional party favorite that you will love. It is vegan and gluten free.
Yield
4-6 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons safflower oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ½ cup chopped mushrooms
- 2 Tablespoons garlic flakes
- ¼ cup chopped basil
- 1 cup cashews, soaked in water for at least 20 minutes
- ½ cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1½ cups water
- 4 cups chopped spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse cashews. Add to blender along with nutritional yeast, cayenne, and lemon juice. Slowly add water and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Sauté onions, mushrooms, and garlic flakes until golden brown. Stir in fresh basil and continue to sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add blended cashews mixture to pan. Stir in spinach and heat until dip thickens. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!