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MEL'S EASY KITCHEN

Dairy-Free Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Caramelized onions, spinach, and artichokes bake into a creamy dairy-free dip with a cashew and nutritional yeast topping.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Meal: Snack
By: Melanie

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Skillet
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup raw cashews
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp sea salt, for the cashew topping
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 oz cream cheese or dairy-free cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 jar (12 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Instructions

  • Pulse cashews, nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, and garlic powder into fine crumbs.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook onions with cayenne and a little salt for about 10 minutes over medium heat, then about 20 minutes on low until golden. Add garlic for the final minute.
  • Heat the oven to 400°F. Beat dairy-free cream cheese with mayonnaise and half the cashew crumbs. Fold in well-drained spinach, artichokes, onions, and black pepper. Taste before adding more salt.
  • Transfer to an 11 × 8 inch or 9 × 13 inch baking dish. Scatter the remaining cashew crumbs on top and bake 20–25 minutes until bubbling.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.1g | Protein: 5.1g | Fat: 21.5g | Fiber: 3.5g

Notes

Contains cashews; dairy-free cream cheese may contain other nuts. Standard mayonnaise contains egg. Choose egg-free mayonnaise if required.
Inspired by Erin Collins.
Estimated nutrition is for one of 10 equal portions. The estimate uses plain dairy-free cream cheese and 200 g drained marinated artichokes. It includes the cashew and nutritional yeast topping.
Cheese options: Choose the dairy-free cheese if needed, and check the other ingredients for your dietary needs. Nutrition shown uses the original dairy-free cheese; another product changes the estimate. Flavor, texture and melting can vary by product.
Storage: Refrigerate perishable portions in shallow, covered containers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below and use cooked leftovers within 3–4 days. If reheating cooked leftovers, heat them to 165°F throughout.