Spinach Dip Crescent Bites

Vegan Spinach Dip Crescent Bites are a delightful and simple-to-make snack or appetizer recipe. It blends the flaky texture of crescent dough with the creamy smoothness of spinach dip. Furthermore, you can modify these yummy crescent bites to your diet plan and flavor. You can add various herbs or spices to create a distinctive taste. It is a nutritious and tasty dish. Iron, calcium, vitamin A, and K are abundant in spinach. The number of carbohydrates and proteins is typically lower in this dish. You can ready these Vegan Spinach Dip Crescent Bites one day before serving and preserve them in a cold place (according to the storage days). Let’s start the recipe with the guidelines (listed below).

STATS

• Course: Appetizer, Snack
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegan, Vegetarians
• Preparation Time: About 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: Half an hour

EQUIPMENT

• Oven (to bake the dough)
• Spoon
• Muffin tray
• One medium-sized bowl
• Serving plate

INGREDIENTS

• Frozen spinach 8 ounces
• 6 ounces of vegan light cream cheese
• Vegan mayo 1/4 cup
• Garlic powder 1 tsp
• 1 tsp of onion powder
• Black pepper 1/2 tsp
• One-fourth tsp of salt
• Trader Joe’s brand Crescent dough 1 packet, approx. 8 ounces

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS

Spinach:

• I used frozen spinach to prepare these bites. Other fresh and green-colored vegetables like kale or Swiss chard also work instead of frozen spinach.

Vegan cream cheese:

• Make sure to use light and vegan-friendly cream cheese. Replace the cream cheese with silken tofu or blended cashews.

Vegan mayonnaise:

• It is used for a silky and creamy texture. You can use its alternative items such as vegan sour cream or plain vegan yogurt.

Crescent dough:

• We used vegan-friendly dough. Make sure to check the labels of items before purchasing. Other dough options such as wonton wrappers, puff pastry, or pizza dough will also work.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. First, set the temperature of the oven to 375 degrees Celsius.
2. Next, add mayonnaise, onion powder, cream cheese, frozen spinach, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper to a bowl.
3. Combine all items with a spoon and put aside it.
4. Next, gently shape the dough into a crescent-like shape.
5. After that, make a rectangle by squeezing two triangles together.
6. Create it continuously until four rectangles are created.
7. Make twenty-four squares by cutting each rectangle into six squares.
8. Now, shift every square into the greased muffin tray.
9. Gently press each square into the tray to create a cup shape.
10. Next, add one full spoonful of spinach dip to the dough.
11. Then, transfer this tray to an oven.
12. Simmer them in an oven for thirteen to fourteen minutes or until the exterior layer is slightly brown.
13. After baking, put aside the tray for nine to eleven minutes.
14. The crispy Spinach Dip Crescent Bites are ready.
15. Now, shift the baked crescent bites to a serving plate.
16. Serve with homemade marinara sauce.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Serve the tasty bites with warm vegan lasagna or spaghetti with vegan lentil balls.
• Pair this dish with a hearty and healthy quinoa bowl.
• Enjoy these bites with lentil and mushroom curry.
• Vegan chili or creamy tomato soup also works well with these flavorful bites.
• Grilled lemon herb tofu also complements this dish.
• Pair these crispy bites with vegan tacos or vegan pad Thai.

TIPS

• Choose a vegan cream cheese that is creamy and has a mild flavor.
• Don’t overmix the spinach dip. Overmixing can make the dip too dense.
• Utilize gluten-free crescent dough to make these bites gluten-free (if necessary).
• Try using different types of crescent dough to prepare this dish.
• Select a good-quality vegan mayo.
• Add a hint of nutmeg and red pepper flakes to the spinach dip for additional taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

• Preserve the leftover additional Crescent Bites in an airtight box and refrigerate it for seven days.

Freezer:

• Store the bites in a freezer-friendly box or sealed plastic bags for ninety days.

Reheating:

• You can rewarm the cold bites by microwaving them for three to five minutes.

FAQs

Which kind of vegan cream cheese should I use?

• We used vegan-friendly cream cheese brands such as Tofutti and Kite Hill.

Is it suitable to use fresh spinach instead of frozen?

• Fresh spinach is also a good option to prepare this recipe. But frozen spinach is recommended. Because frozen spinach is already cooked and has less water value. The dip will not get too thin. Before using (fresh) spinach, cook it to eliminate extra moisture.

What kind of crescent dough is best?

• Search for crescent dough that is suitable for vegans. Numerous brands provide alternatives free of dairy and animal products.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:

Total quantity 24 bites
Total Calories 72 kcal
Carbohydrates 5 g
Protein 1 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Fat 6 g
Sugar 1 g
Sodium 100 mg