The Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Olive Oil & Pita Chips is tasty. It has 210 calories per serving and takes 35 minutes to make. You may serve your snack at parties, occasions, festivals, events, birthdays, or lunches. It contains olive oil, salt, garlic, spinach, artichoke hearts, unsweetened almond milk, raw cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, cornstarch, onion powder, sea salt, white pita breads, black pepper, paprika & crushed red pepper flakes. Also, you may pair your dish with tomato soup, grilled vegetable wraps, carrot sticks, crackers, quinoa salad, fresh cucumber slices, or pasta dishes. This Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Olive Oil & Pita Chips stores for 4 days.
STATS:
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Course: Snack
- Serving Size: ½ cup dip with pita chips
- Servings: 6
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Cuisine: American
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Oven
- Spoon
- Baking sheet
- Knife
- Baking dish
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
VEGAN SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP:
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Three minced garlic cloves
- 4 cups chopped spinach
- 1 can chopped artichoke hearts
- Three tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- One cup soaked raw cashews
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Half tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
PITA CHIPS:
- Half tsp garlic powder
- 3 whole wheat pita breads
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Half tsp paprika
INGREDIENT NOTES:
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil provides richness & cook your garlic and spinach. Makes your pita chips crispy and gives the best taste to your recipe. You may utilize avocado oil or melted vegan butter as an alternative.
SPINACH:
- Spinach provides texture and nutrients to your dip. It blends easily with your mixture and improves the color of your recipe. We may use frozen spinach as per your choice.
ARTICHOKE HEARTS:
- They provide classic taste to make your dish special. Also, they give a little tangy and hearty bite to your snack. You may replace it with chopped mushrooms as per your preference.
CASHEWS:
- Cashews give a creamy & rich texture without using dairy products. They blend and provide a smooth sauce for your snack. You may use sunflower seeds as another idea.
LEMON JUICE:
- Lemon juice maintains the creamy texture and improves the taste of your recipe. We may use apple cider vinegar or lime juice as per your preference.
WHOLE WHEAT PITA BREAD:
- It gets crunchy and delicious after we bake it. We may replace it with tortillas or naan pieces as an alternative.
ALMOND MILK:
- Almond milk blends your sauce smoothly and keeps it light. You may use oat milk, cashew milk, or soy milk as another idea.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, you will soak cashews in warm water for twenty minutes and drain before blending.
- Now we will blend soaked cashews, almond milk, lemon juice, cornstarch, onion, salt, nutritional yeast, and black pepper to make a creamy mixture.
- Warm your oil in a skillet on moderate setting.
- You will add garlic in the pan and cook for one minute.
- We will cook spinach till it wilts and chopped artichokes for two minutes.
- Then pour the creamy cashew sauce into your skillet and stir till all the ingredients combine.
- You may include pepper flakes to add a little heat in your recipe.
- Now transfer the mixture into your dish and bake for 15 minutes at 375°F.
- Also, cut your pita bread into triangles and put them on your sheet.
- Brush your bread with olive oil and sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and paprika, then bake for 10 minutes.
- Lastly, serve your warm dip with crispy pita chips on the side.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DRINKS:
- Iced green tea
- Herbal tea
- Fresh orange juice
MAIN:
- Stuffed bell peppers
- Falafel wraps
SALADS:
- Pasta salad
- Quinoa salad
- Cucumber tomato salad
TIPS:
- Soak your cashews well to get the smoothest texture.
- You may add extra nutritional yeast for a cheesier taste.
- We should not bake your pita chips too much, or they will get too hard.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep your dish in the vessel for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze your dip for 60 days.
FAQs:
Is my dip spicy?
- No, your dip is mild, but you may include more red pepper flakes to make it spicy.
Can I include frozen spinach in my dish?
- Yes, you just need to remove moisture before using.
How can I replace pita bread in my recipe?
- You may serve your dip with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh vegetables as per your preference.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net Carbs: 12 grams
Total Carbs: 16 g
Fiber: 4 grams
Protein: 6 g
Iron: 2.4 milligrams
Calcium: 90 mg
Sodium: 310 milligrams
Potassium: 320mg
Vitamin A: 4200 IU
Calories: 210 kcal
