Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

This dip is also very healthy. It is made with whole, plant-based ingredients and is free of dairy and gluten. It is also a good source of fiber and protein. If you are looking for a delicious and healthy appetizer, then you should definitely try this vegan spinach artichoke dip! We love making plant-based dips like Vegan White Bean Dip, Cucumber Dip, or Edamame Hummus, but sometimes we want something warm instead of a cold dip. A classic hot spinach dip contains dairy such as mozzarella, sour cream, or cream cheese. So it’s not vegan-friendly, and you need to tweak the original recipe to create your own vegan spinach artichoke dip recipe.

Ingredients and Substitutions

To make a vegan spinach dip, you need the ingredients below. If you can’t find some of the ingredients, I’ve included some possible swaps.

Spinach – I love to use fresh spinach in this recipe, but frozen spinach works perfectly as well. You don’t need to thaw your frozen spinach before using it in this recipe. Artichoke Hearts – store-bought canned artichoke hearts are easy to use. I love the ones marinated in olive oil, but plain ones are great too. Pine Nuts – if you don’t like pine nuts, you can use finely chopped walnuts or almonds. Raw Cashews – this is the key to creating a creamy smooth hot spinach dip without dairy. Make sure you soak the raw cashews for at least 8 hours in cold water or 30 minutes in boiling water. It’s easier to actually soak your raw cashews overnight, the day before making the recipe. Arrowroot Flour, Tapioca Flour, or Cornstarch – all of these starchy flours create a cheesy texture and a vegan, gluten-free spinach artichoke dip. Vegetable Broth – to give the dip more flavors. Hot Sauce – to add spiciness. Worcestershire Sauce – this gives the dip more depth. Nutritional Yeast – This plant-based ingredient is the key to bringing out the cheese flavor of your dip. You can also replace this with dairy-free vegan parmesan if preferred. Dried Parsley – or cilantro. Garlic Powder – for flavor. Onion – flakes or powder Apple Cider Vinegar – for a slight tangy taste.

How To Make Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

It’s actually pretty easy to make a healthy spinach artichoke dip vegan-friendly! All you need are a combination of a few simple and wholesome ingredients to create a smooth and hot cheesy dip without dairy. Let’s see what you need!

Tips For Making The Best Dip

Here are some additional tips for making a great vegan spinach artichoke dip:

Use only high-quality ingredients. The quality of the ingredients you use will make an immense difference in the taste of your dip. In particular when it comes to the spinach and artichoke. Use very fresh spinach and discard all wilted leaves. Serve Hot Or Cold. This dip is delicious hot, but it’s a tad runnier than when it’s cold. Chilling it in the fridge can be a great way of getting a thick dip. This will help it to set and prevent it from being too runny. Serve the dip with fresh bread or chips. You can also use it as a topping for pizza or pasta.

Serving Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip

Whether you’re making this vegan spinach artichoke dip for Christmas, for a game night, or for a simple finger food night, it’s satisfying anytime! The best food to dip into this hot vegan dip are:

Crackers – rice crackers, water crackers, seed crackers. Baguette bread slices – toast them first to add some crispiness! Tortilla chips like my Chickpea Flour Tortillas or my Air Fryer Tortilla Chips. Crunchy carrots sticks Cooked Vegetables like my Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower or my Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Making A Large Batch

Most classic spinach dip recipes require an oven, but this vegan spinach dip only needs a stove and a blender. It means you can prepare this recipe quickly, in less than 20 minutes, and serve straight away. This recipe makes a large batch to serve 8-10 guests. It’s an easy make-ahead vegan appetizer that you can freeze or store in the fridge and rewarm the next day. Find below my answers to the most common questions about this recipe.