This Vegan Spinach Dip doesn’t have any cheese or dairy, but you’d never know. Deliciously creamy and such a crowd-pleaser!
What’s a food blogger to do when her husband requests a hearty dip but can’t eat dairy? She gets to work and develops a recipe, that’s what! My husband loves his dips—whether on chips, crackers, or veggies. You name it. I wanted to create something that would not only impress him but be good for him, too. The first thing that came to mind? Spinach dip! This version has NO cheese or dairy, but it tastes amazing. And Mr. FFF agrees—he’s VERY particular about his dips.
There’s nothing like a good dip recipe to make snacking more enticing. This vegan spinach dip is creamy, dreamy, rich, and flavorful. Plus, you can use it for so much more than just dipping!
Is This Vegan Dip Healthy?
Though it does contain fat, this vegan spinach dip is probably better than most store-bought dips full of additives and excess salt. The spinach, of course, is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals (especially iron) and is one of those leafy greens we should all be getting more of. To boost the nutritional content of your snacking moment, I would recommend serving this dip with crisp, fresh veggies such as celery and carrot sticks, broccoli and cauliflower florets, cherry tomatoes, and pepper strips.
More Than A Dip
Let’s just take a moment here to consider the many faces of this delicious vegan dip. Did you know that you can use it as a stuffing for portobello mushrooms? Generously fill the mushrooms with the dip, grate some vegan Parmesan over them, grill till golden and bubbling, and you’ve got a great appetizer or side for a seitan steak! Looking for a nice topping for a baked sweet potato? Vegan spinach dip to the rescue! And how about adding it to your vegan lasagna? Or stuffing it inside conchiglie (pasta shells) or cannelloni tubes and baking with a good marinara sauce? Need a quick appetizer for unexpected guests? Make little parcels of puff pastry filled with the dip! See what I mean? It’s so much more than just a dip!
How To Make Ahead And Store
If stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this dip will stay good for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended as it will ruin the creamy texture of the dip.
Serving Suggestions
Make a healthy wrap by slathering some vegan spinach dip over a Keto Tortilla and topping it with grated carrots, sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped walnuts before rolling up. Or serve it with a bowl of fresh-from-the-oven Sweet Potato Tater Tots. If you eat eggs, add some dip to this delicious Vegetarian Omelet. Whatever way you choose to enjoy this dip, it will be DELICIOUS.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 12 ounces dairy-free cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup dairy-free sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 24 ounces frozen spinach thawed
Instructions
- In a large frying pan, heat the oil. Cook the onion and garlic until golden brown and the onions are soft, about 5 mins.
- Transfer to a large bowl and mix in the cream cheese, sour cream, paprika and salt.
- Wring the water out of the spinach as much as you can (I like to do this in a thin kitchen towel.)
- Mix the spinach into the rest of the ingredients.
- Serve!
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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