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Dairy Free Spinach & Artichoke Dip

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This dairy-free spinach and artichoke dip is a delicious party appetizer! It's made without cashews or any fake cheeses!
Course Sides
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 people
Calories 161
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cauliflower florets
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups artichoke hearts roughly chopped
  • ½ cup water chestnuts roughly chopped
  • 3 cups spinach finely chopped
  • 2 tsp parsley chopped
  • salt & pepper omit pepper for AIP
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • 1 cup coconut yogurt
  • 2 tsp coconut aminos
  • 3-4 tbsp nutritional yeast season to taste

Instructions

  • First, steam the cauliflower by adding about 1/2 an inch of water to a pan and bring to a simmer. Add the cauliflower and cover the pan for 5-8 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft. Drain the excess water, and set the cauliflower asid to allow to cool.
    1/2 cup cauliflower florets
  • Add the avocado oil to a frying pan and bring to medium heat. Saute the onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
    2 tbsp avocado oil, 1/2 yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic
  • Add the spinach and saute until lightly wilted. Add the artichoke hearts and water chestnuts, and salt and pepper. Saute for 5 minutes to allow the artichoke to soften. Remove from the heat.
    2 cups artichoke hearts, 1/2 cup water chestnuts, 3 cups spinach, 2 tsp parsley
  • Using a high-speed blender, or food processor, add the cauliflower, coconut cream, coconut yogurt, coconut aminos and nutritional yeast. Blend until smooth.
    1/2 cup cauliflower florets, 1/2 cup coconut cream, 1 cup coconut yogurt, 2 tsp coconut aminos, 3-4 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • Pour the blended puree into the pan with the artichokes, spinach and water chestnuts and stir well to combine.
  • Serve with crackers or veggies as a dip!

Notes

If you make this ahead of time and serve it at a party, feel free to heat it in the oven for 5 minutes at 350F to warm it up a bit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 534mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1057IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg