this Classic Vegan Spinach Dip is a vegan and oil free update to the party favorite we all love! serve with fresh veggies for game day or ANY day!

Classic Vegan Spinach Dip

Winery owners throw some really good parties.

We spent the weekend in wine country again. When we were there a couple weeks ago for vacation, we signed up for a couple new wine clubs. One of the wineries – Vidon Vineyards – had a summer party scheduled for their members, and we really liked this vineyard so we decided to go back!

We sat outside in the sunshine, looking over the beautiful valley of vineyards, drinking wine and eating pizza and salad. The winery had hired caterers with a wood fired pizza oven on a truck – the pizza was excellent. As was the wine.

Late Sunday afternoon, we picked up Basil and headed home – both tired and wanting to relax in front of a good movie. It was hot, I didn’t want to cook, and I had an immense craving for spinach dip. Cool, quick and minimal effort. Bonus, I already had all the ingredients in my kitchen.

I bet you do too.

This was dinner:

Classic Vegan Spinach Dip

dairy, egg, soy, oil, and gluten free, vegan

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups raw cashews, soaked several hours
1 + cups water, to reach a cream consistency
2 tablespoons sauerkraut liquid (or pickle juice)
juice of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
3 green onions, diced
2-3 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon celery salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

Squeeze spinach to remove water.

Dice water chestnuts.

In high powered blender, combine soaked cashews and water. Blend at high speed until smooth. Add sauerkraut liquid and lemon juice as you continue to blend.

Transfer to a bowl and stir in garlic, spinach, water chestnuts, onions, celery salt, and onion powder.

Serve with (gluten free) pretzels and veggies. 

I thought it was a perfect easy dinner on a hot day.

Try AmazonFresh Free Trial for Unlimited Grocery Delivery – add these recipe ingredients to your list. use code FRESH25 for a $25 off discount on your first AmazonFresh order!

about Kristina:

Kristina is spabettie! She discovered a love of cooking at an early age, and founded spabettie in 2010 to share vegan recipes. As the sole recipe developer and photographer, Kristina turned her culinary training into the best way to spend her days – sharing how flavorful and vibrant vegan food is! She loves dachshunds, karaoke, drums, and travel.

printable Classic Vegan Spinach Dip recipe:

Yield: 6 servings

Classic Vegan Spinach Dip

Print

this Classic Vegan Spinach Dip is a vegan and oil free update to the party favorite we all love! serve with fresh veggies for game day or ANY day!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw cashews, soaked several hours
• 1 + cups water, to reach a cream consistency
• 2 tablespoons sauerkraut liquid (or pickle juice)
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained
• 3 green onions, diced
• 2-3 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon celery salt

Instructions

1. Squeeze spinach to remove water.
2. Dice water chestnuts.
3. In high powered blender, combine soaked cashews and water. Blend at high speed until smooth. Add sauerkraut liquid and lemon juice as you continue to blend.
4. Transfer to a bowl and stir in garlic, spinach, water chestnuts, onions, celery salt, and onion powder.
5. Serve with (gluten free) pretzels and veggies. 

Notes

dairy, egg, soy, oil, and gluten free, vegan

Recommended Products

• 
  NOW Foods Raw Organic Cashews
• 
  Native Forest Organic Sliced Water Chestnuts, 8 Ounce (Pack of 6)
• 
  McCormick Onion Powder, 2.62 oz
• 
  Simply Organic Celery Salt Certified Organic, 5.54 Ounce

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 235 Total Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 207mg Carbohydrates: 12g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 4g Protein: 9g

nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.

spabettie / Kristina Sloggett is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Pinterest

Facebook

StumbleUpon

Twitter

Linkedin

Reddit

Digg